Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% | 47,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% | 50,000 miles |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% | 23,000 miles |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% | 30,000 miles |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% | 28,000 miles |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% | 40,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% | 3,000 miles |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% | 21,000 miles |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% | 5,000 miles |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% | 40,000 miles |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% | 113,000 miles |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% | — |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% | 68,000 miles |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% | 12,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
We purchased a vehicle from shamley in El Paso Texas and we were in volved in a head on coullsion. We tried to stop and the breaks didn't function we were going 25 mph. We lost traction control and hit a car who took the red light and the air bags popped and the driver airbags emblem was marked on my forearm. May you please assist me
I purchased two Lexani LX-Twenty Performance tires, both size 285/30R20 99W, on April 19, 2026, for my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible. On 18 September, 2026, at approximately 1:48am, while traveling on I-88 East near exit 131 in Downers Grove, IL I felt my vehicle begin to shake. I heard a pop noise and pulled over onto the shoulder at approximately 1:52am when my TPMS indicated the driver's front tire was now at 0 PSI. Upon further inspection I discovered that the inside wall of the tire had separated.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact drove over a pothole and damaged the front passenger's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle needed to be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where he was notified that the drive shaft was defective; however, when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed by the dealer supervisor that the center support barrier was defective. The contact disputed the claim and the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and an investigation was performed. The contact was then informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle would not be repaired and the contact was instructed to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front wheels shook uncontrollably. The contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun around twice and crashed into a metal divider. None of the frontal air bags deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The tires spun out of control while going the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt. The brakes ultimately failed. The car had no functional safety features, and I couldn't control the steering. It went airborne and rolled over. The airbags failed to deploy after hitting a tree. My safety and others were put at risk, and I almost died from the accident. I suffer from life-threatening/altering injuries.
I was driving at about 20 MPH around a traffic circle in a residential area, when, after turning right, then left, then right around the traffic circle, the back end slid out and the right rear wheel slammed sideways against a curb. The wheel was instantly cracked, the wheel and spindle bent. "service stabilitrack" instantly came on the driver information center, and all three stability indicator lights came on. The p-zero nero tires on this car are not suitable for wet roads in the city. The ambient temperature was about 50 degrees. The Camaro and these tires make it unsafe, and the car should come equipped default with all-season tires, not racing z-rated summer only tires. Repair cost is $1,500 and this is not covered under warranty. I am very unhappy with the performance of this "performance" car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently. In addition, the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle had to be towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side alloy wheel, rubber valve, driver side c-liner, and hub and bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 28,313.
After the first 100 miles of use I always check the wheel lug nuts for proper torque value as per the owners manual and did so on my new 2014 Camaro 2ss, purchased on 23 May 2014. I found all the wheel lug nuts way under torqued at approximately 80 lb ft of torque., the 2014 Camaro factory owners manual that came with the car stated 110lb ft of torque on each lug nut. Also noted that on each lug nut there appeared to be a special coating material on the mating surface of each nut. Looks & feels like a teflon coating. I always thought that this surface should be free of any lubrication so that when seated against the wheel surface it would be metal to metal with no lubrication required. Could this coating be affecting the wheel lug nut torquing done during the wheel installation at the GM assembly plant?
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2010 (15), 2011 (13), 2015 (11), 1998 (6) and 2013 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2010.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Camaro wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Chevrolet Camaro model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Camaro wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles; 73% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (7 mentions), followed by the sidewall (2).
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.