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Chevrolet Camaro

4,334 federal complaints across 37 model years (1981-2024) ยท 41 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Camaro. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2010
2015
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - 394 complaints
  2. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro - 306 complaints
  3. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro - 305 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro - 60 complaints
  2. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro - 64 complaints
  3. 2019 Chevrolet Camaro - 72 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Electrical system
649
Engine & cooling
480
Power train
439
Brakes
436
Air bags
402
Steering
281

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2024 Chevrolet Camaro40
2023 Chevrolet Camaro240
2022 Chevrolet Camaro161
2021 Chevrolet Camaro224
2020 Chevrolet Camaro463
2019 Chevrolet Camaro721
2018 Chevrolet Camaro1112
2017 Chevrolet Camaro2583
2016 Chevrolet Camaro2031
2015 Chevrolet Camaro3061
2014 Chevrolet Camaro2873
2013 Chevrolet Camaro2513
2012 Chevrolet Camaro1614
2011 Chevrolet Camaro2622
2010 Chevrolet Camaro3942
2002 Chevrolet Camaro1001
2001 Chevrolet Camaro600
2000 Chevrolet Camaro1190
1999 Chevrolet Camaro1331
1998 Chevrolet Camaro2240
1997 Chevrolet Camaro881
1996 Chevrolet Camaro1590
1995 Chevrolet Camaro3051
1994 Chevrolet Camaro1821
1993 Chevrolet Camaro450
1992 Chevrolet Camaro1042
1991 Chevrolet Camaro1104
1990 Chevrolet Camaro322
1989 Chevrolet Camaro343
1988 Chevrolet Camaro202
1987 Chevrolet Camaro291
1986 Chevrolet Camaro384
1985 Chevrolet Camaro643
1984 Chevrolet Camaro405
1983 Chevrolet Camaro253
1982 Chevrolet Camaro53
1981 Chevrolet Camaro11

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
25V1750002017-2018SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) as
25V1480002020-2022Power TrainGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmis
23V5160002013Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a
21V2110002017-2021Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during dep
21V1880002021Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to sepa
20V8110002021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Che
19V8370002020Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
19V0860002017SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) ass
16V0840002016Electrical SystemGenera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warni
15V6660002015Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have f
14V4470002011-2012SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC T
14V4090002014SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the s
14V3460002010-2014Electrical SystemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hi
14V3000002012Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7
13V4630002013-2014EquipmentGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the requir
13V0230002012Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a sho
09V1550002010Electrical SystemGM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. I
01V3810002002StructureVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHI
99V2390001999Power TrainVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
96V2190001997Seat BeltsTHESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DO
95V0460001995SteeringTHE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
94V0770001991-1992Fuel System, GasolineTHE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR
93V1990001994Fuel System, GasolineTHE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND
92V1540001992Power TrainTHE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
91V0740001991SeatsTHE FRONT SEAT UPPER HINGE COVER SCREWS ARE TOO LONG, AND INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK. THIS PREVENTS THE SEAT BACK FROM LOCKING PROPERLY.
91V0670001991Seat BeltsTHE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE
91V0550001982-1986Parking BrakePARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
91V0310001991VisibilityPOOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS
90V1150001988-1989Fuel System, GasolineFUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
90V1140001990Fuel System, GasolineFUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING.