Chevrolet Camaro Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Camaro across 15 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (17). The words owners use most often: “catalytic converter” (8% of reports).
- 120engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 10 of 120 complaints (8%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 8 of 120 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Camaro engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 1 | 3% | 38,300 |
| 2019 Camaro | 1 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2016 Camaro | 1 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2015 Camaro | 1 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Camaro | 2 | 1% | 925 |
| 2011 Camaro | 5 | 3% | 1,200 |
| 2010 Camaro | 10 | 3% | 30,925 |
| 2002 Camaro | 9 | 13% | 30,000 |
| 2001 Camaro | 8 | 17% | 44,360 |
| 2000 Camaro | 13 | 17% | 79,000 |
| 1999 Camaro | 5 | 6% | 43,516 |
| 1998 Camaro | 17 | 10% | 154,263 |
| 1997 Camaro | 13 | 19% | 59,585 |
| 1996 Camaro | 17 | 15% | 58,250 |
| 1995 Camaro | 17 | 8% | 86,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Camaro. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while the outside temperature was above 100 degrees, the vehicle experienced rough idling and, on several occasions, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who replaced the…
The contact's grandson owned a 2016 Chevrolet Camero. While the grandson was driving at approximately 40 MPH, smoke suddenly was present coming from under the front hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked and moments later flames and smoke streamed from the engine compartment and…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle was overheating, and the coolant gauge was stuck in the cold region. The contact heard an abnormal sound after the vehicle was turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…
The ac compressor in vehicle keeps going out. Its been replaced 3 times since october 2014. It does not cool vehicle, mechanics have checked for leaks and other issues that may be causing it to go out but it just seems to be a bad oem part. After each fix the ac works for about a month or less…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Camaros have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Camaro. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Camaro engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “catalytic converter”, in 10 of 120 complaints, followed by “water pump” (8).
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