Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid
More than twice the Camaro's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Camaro years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Camaro complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Camaro problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical624
- Engine445
- Transmission427
- Brakes394
- Airbags389
- Steering269
- Fuel system207
- Visibility156
- Body135
- Acceleration103
- Lights98
- Suspension78
Chevrolet Camaro problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 16 | Engine | 0 | 4 | ||
| 2022 | 94 | 14 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 89 | 20 | Transmission | 49,330 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 84 | 33 | Transmission | 38,300 | 3 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 87 | 53 | Transmission | 15,950 | 1 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 81 | 81 | Electrical | 22,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 55 | 191 | Steering | 21,655 | 3 | 13 | |
| 2016 | 67 | 141 | Transmission | 20,500 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 53 | 206 | Electrical | 38,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2014 | 56 | 188 | Electrical | 38,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2013 | 55 | 187 | Electrical | 40,000 | 3 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 69 | 113 | Electrical | 34,942 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2011 | 56 | 194 | Airbags | 40,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 2010 | 40 | 295 | Engine | 48,000 | 2 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 83 | 68 | Brakes | 20,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 87 | 48 | Brakes | 43,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2000 | - | 76 | Transmission | 52,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 90 | Brakes | 60,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1998 | - | 173 | Brakes | 43,000 | 0 | 15 | |
| 1997 | - | 69 | Engine | 67,400 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1996 | - | 116 | Transmission | 59,150 | 0 | 23 | |
| 1995 | - | 216 | Brakes | 104,042 | 1 | 39 | |
| 1994 | - | 144 | Fuel system | 131,000 | 1 | 21 | |
| 1993 | - | 32 | Brakes | 0 | 7 | ||
| 1992 | - | 88 | Fuel system | 100,000 | 2 | 14 | |
| 1991 | - | 86 | Fuel system | 95,500 | 4 | 11 | |
| 1990 | - | 25 | Airbags | 2 | 7 |
Recalls 29
Chevrolet Camaro warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Camaro
What years of the Chevrolet Camaro should you avoid?
2010. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Camaro's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2010 alone has 295, mostly about engine and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Camaro?
2021, 2020 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (20, 33 and 53).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Camaro?
Electrical, with 624 complaints across all years, followed by engine (445) and transmission (427).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
29 recalls between 1990 and 2024. The 2021 model year has the most, with 4.
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