Most common 2019 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Share of the 53 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Camaro complaints by model year
Best Camaro years: 2021, 2022, 2023. Years to avoid: 2010, 2015, 1995. Compare all years →
2019 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (1)
Air bags › Frontal
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.
What 2019 Chevrolet Camaro owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 20 →
The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle on the side of a residential road, she attempted to place the shift knob from Drive into Park. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly jolted and accelerated forward independently. The vehicle proceeded through a red light at approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid colliding with traffic, but the incident concluded when the vehicle crashed into a nearby high school building. The vehicle was going 20 MPH at the time of the crash. The front of the contact vehicle crashed into the building. The property damage was a high school gate. The vehicle's final position ended in a high school gate. The air bags deployed, but the vehicle emblem on the steering wheel caused the consumer to have extensive injuries on her forehead. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that it felt like the front end of the vehicle was out of alignment. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact believed that there was a misfire coming from the engine. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the front-end was properly aligned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. While a friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel failed to display the speed, RPM, engine temperature, or any other vehicle information. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the part had been discontinued. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 70,962. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 134,606.
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal on some occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the torque converter, the engine temperature gauge, and the cylinder head were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the engine temperature gauge needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the cylinder head might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
2019 Chevrolet Camaro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 20 / 30 / 23 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 29 / 22 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 27 / 20 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 27 / 20 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 21 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro a good car?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Camaro rates better than average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camaro at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
The transmission & drivetrain — 20 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › torque converter. Next are the electrical system (7) and engine & cooling (6).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?
There is 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, the most recent from March 25, 2021 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Camaro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2015 and 1995. See the full Chevrolet Camaro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Camaro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 16,000 miles; 71% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.