Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
Owners have filed 281 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chevrolet Camaro across 19 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (74). The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (14% of reports).
- 281engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 40 of 281 complaints (14%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 17 of 281 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Chevrolet Camaro at $2,600, and half of them between $2,350 and $4,050.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 199 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 281 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 7 an injury.
Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2023 Camaro | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2022 Camaro | 4 | 29% | — |
| 2021 Camaro | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2020 Camaro | 4 | 13% | 65,121 |
| 2019 Camaro | 5 | 9% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Camaro | 15 | 19% | 12,613 |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 13% | 16,650 |
| 2016 Camaro | 22 | 16% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Camaro | 25 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Camaro | 21 | 11% | 20,593 |
| 2013 Camaro | 15 | 8% | 4,483 |
| 2012 Camaro | 26 | 23% | 63,150 |
| 2011 Camaro | 28 | 14% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Camaro | 74 | 25% | 72,000 |
| 2002 Camaro | 2 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Camaro | 1 | 2% | 51,500 |
| 1999 Camaro | 1 | 1% | 138,660 |
| 1995 Camaro | 1 | 0% | 129,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 with the 3.6L LFX engine because the vehicle intermittently stalls and/or will not restart after being driven or exposed to high ambient temperatures. I live in [XXX], where extreme temperatures and extended idling in traffic are…
I am filing an official safety complaint regarding a severe unaddressed factory design defect on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle suffers from catastrophic water intrusion into the primary electrical system hub in the trunk during normal, everyday rain conditions. Due to a manufacturing or…
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle failed to restart as intended, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. A police officer noticed that…
The vehicle has repeatedly lost electrical power while driving. During one incident at approximately 50 mph, the vehicleâs electronics shut off and power steering assist stuttered/lost assist for several seconds, causing reduced vehicle control. During another incident while turning/in a turning…
Dealership replaced all 16 lifters and replaced camshaft. Dealerships repair took 28 days. Repair cost $4k out of my pocket and Chevrolet Corporate covered $4700 due to the know lifter issue with their engines. Within 24 hours & less than 100 miles, vehicle started making new abnormal noise, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Camaros have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 281 owner complaints about engine 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,600 (half paid between $2,350 and $4,050), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 40 of 281 complaints, followed by “engine power” (17).
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