General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
1967-2022 · 47 model years
Chevrolet Camaro Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,850 complaints about the Chevrolet Camaro across 47 model years, and it has 64 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (295), while 1969, 1981 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1,850
- Recalls
- 64
- Crashes
- 135
- Fires
- 31
- Injuries
- 112
- Deaths
- 7
Camaro complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | D |
| 2021 | 20 | 4 | F |
| 2020 | 33 | 3 | F |
| 2019 | 53 | 1 | F |
| 2018 | 81 | 2 | F |
| 2017 | 191 | 3 | F |
| 2016 | 141 | 1 | F |
| 2015 | 208 | 2 | F |
| 2014 | 188 | 4 | F |
| 2013 | 187 | 4 | F |
| 2012 | 113 | 5 | F |
| 2011 | 194 | 3 | F |
| 2010 | 295 | 3 | F |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 1997 | 75 | 6 | F |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 | C |
| 1990 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 1989 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1988 | 0 | 5 | C |
| 1987 | 28 | 4 | F |
| 1986 | 0 | 7 | C |
| 1985 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1984 | 0 | 7 | C |
| 1983 | 16 | 4 | D |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 | C |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | A |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | B |
| 1979 | 6 | 3 | D |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 | B |
| 1976 | 0 | 3 | B |
| 1975 | 0 | 3 | B |
| 1974 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | A |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 | B |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | A |
Most common Camaro problems
Chevrolet Camaro recalls 64
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger...
Latest Camaro complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Collision Center for minor rear end repairs. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the Bay Area, the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The mechanics used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The mechanics determined that the fire originated in the fog light assembly. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle and attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key became stuck in the ignition and was released after several hours. The contact stated that the failure was initially intermittent but became constant. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V346000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a diagnostic...
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test determined that the ignition switch assembly and key release solenoid had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Multiple TSBs on same engine due to piston ring cracking. Same issue is happening with this vehicle but vehicle does not claim to have TSB like similar ones
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 86,000. It was later discovered upon checking the VIN that the mileage was 120,000.
The bolt that attaches my seat to the rail that is attached the floor of the car broke. I am 155 pounds, was getting into my car to drive. I heard something, sounded like I might have dropped on the floor of the car. As I put my car into reverse I notice a small movement in my seat. As I begun to drive a standard the seat started to come up and rock towards the back. (Similar to how a rocking chair works) I am extremely concerned that a critical seat mounting bolt could break during ordinary use without...
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warning. A driver's seat must remain securely attached to the vehicle to allow the driver to maintain proper control of the pedals and steering wheel. In this incident, the seat's movement directly interfered with my ability to operate the accelerator safely. This very dangerous and should not have happened. I have contacted the company that sold me the car and GM motors, and they have refused to fix the issues and stated that it is my responsible to pay to get it fixed. [[redacted]], staff even recommended me to drive my car to their dealership to have it looked at. Even though, it was unsafe to drive, which was also stated by other auto motive companies that it was not safe to drive. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The automatic transmission power train and electrical software system failed, and components are currently disassembled and available for inspection at Legacy Chevrolet. Safety was put at risk due to a sudden loss of reverse gear and erratic shifting while operating, creating an immediate crash hazard. The problem was explicitly confirmed by an authorized dealer technician who diagnosed code P0746 and found catastrophic mechanical failure, including completely sheared and stripped metal teeth on the internal clutch...
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hub assembly. Total transmission replacement is required at a cost of $5,400. This failure occurred after the mandated Safety Recall N242480630 software update was completed on June 25, 2026. GM is currently denying coverage under Special Coverage N242480631. GM Corporate Case #115531429.
Questions about the Chevrolet Camaro
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (494), engine & cooling (307), transmission & drivetrain (302) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 64 recalls across all Chevrolet Camaro model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data