Chevrolet Camaro Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Camaro model year from 1995–2023 using 2,584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 21 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2010, 2015 and 1995, which drew far more complaints than other Camaro years at the same age. The best years are 2021, 2022 and 2023.

22model years
2,584complaints
21recalls
2010, 2015worst years
2021, 2022best years

Complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’232161166917390764868295194113187188206141189815332201415
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Camaro. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202315−69%—EngineGood
202214−79%1EngineGood
202120−81%4TransmissionGood
202032−68%3TransmissionGood
201953−53%1TransmissionGood
201881−43%2ElectricalGood
20171891.4×3SteeringAverage
2016141−21%1TransmissionAverage
20152061.4×1ElectricalCaution
20141881.3×3ElectricalAverage
20131871.3×3ElectricalAverage
2012113−41%4ElectricalGood
20111941.3×2AirbagAverage
20102951.9×2EngineCaution
200268−63%1BrakeGood
200148−76%—BrakeGood
200076−56%—TransmissionGood
199990−51%1BrakeGood
19981731.3×—BrakeAverage
199769−60%1EngineGood
1996116−33%—TransmissionAverage
19952161.6×1BrakeCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Camaro year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Camaro problems

Latest Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 25V-175 · Mar 20, 2025 · 934 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 25V-148 · Mar 6, 2025 · 90,081 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 23V-516 · Jul 27, 2023 · 767 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 21V-211 · Mar 25, 2021 · 30 vehicles

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

NHTSA recall 21V-188 · Mar 18, 2021 · 8 vehicles

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

All 21 Chevrolet Camaro recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Camaro should you avoid?

2010, 2015 and 1995 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Camaro years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2010.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Camaro?

2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other Camaro years at the same age, followed by 2022 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (582), transmission & drivetrain (405) and engine & cooling (398). Electrical complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Camaro had?

21 recalls across 1995–2023. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Chevrolet Camaro recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.