Chevrolet Camaro Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,587 owner complaints and 21 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Camaro, across 23 model years (1995–2024). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (295). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camaro year: 1995, 1998, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Camaro: 295 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 Camaro: 216 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 Camaro: 206 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2024 Camaro: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 Camaro: 14 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 Camaro: 15 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Camaro problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 581 | 21 | 24 |
| Power Train problems | 404 | 22 | 13 |
| Air Bags problems | 326 | 22 | 123 |
| Engine problems | 281 | 19 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 256 | 18 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 253 | 13 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 120 | 15 | 1 |
| Structure | 95 | 19 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 92 | 18 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 82 | 20 | 18 |
| Visibility | 80 | 17 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 79 | 13 | 24 |
| Suspension | 75 | 18 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 67 | 13 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 60 | 19 | 17 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 56 | 11 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 54 | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 15 | 4 |
| Tires | 51 | 16 | 7 |
| Seats | 48 | 13 | 6 |
| Wheels | 47 | 13 | 13 |
| Equipment | 22 | 10 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Camaro problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2017: steering (58) · power train (54)
- 2015: electrical system (111)
- 2014: electrical system (99)
- 2013: electrical system (81)
- 2011: air bags (69)
- 2010: air bags (83) · engine (74)
- 1998: service brakes, hydraulic (84)
- 1995: service brakes, hydraulic (60)
All Chevrolet Camaro model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 | 5★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (216), 1998 (173), 2010 (295), 2011 (194), 2013 (187), 2014 (188), 2015 (206), 2017 (189) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camaro year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Camaro?
Electrical System, with 581 complaints across 21 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
21 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.