Reliability
Chevrolet

Camaro (6th)

2016-2024 · Muscle Car · 5 engines
546 NHTSA Complaints
8 Recalls
8 Fire Reports
37 Crash Reports
Data covers 11 NHTSA model names
CAMAROCAMARO LT1CAMARO LT1 WITH RECAROCAMARO LT1 WITHOUT RECAROCAMARO SSCAMARO SS WITH RECAROCAMARO SS WITHOUT RECAROCAMARO WITH RECAROCAMARO WITHOUT RECAROCAMARO ZL1CAMARO ZL1 WITH RECARO
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Reliability Score

6.6 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar muscle cars

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Complaints of a failed or replaced engine, transmission or drive unit run well above similar vehicles. They set this score.

Owners filed 222 powertrain complaints. A typical muscle car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 192.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall222 complaints against about 192 for similar vehicles
6.6
Last three years88 complaints against about 96 for similar vehicles
7.2
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced44 complaints against about 31 for similar vehicles
6.1
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating4 complaints against about 22 for similar vehicles
9.5

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20165.7
  • 20176.5
  • 20187.4
  • 20197.1
  • 20207.2
  • 20217.4
  • 20226.9
  • 20236.6
  • 2024n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

6.2L 8-cyl (turbo and non-turbo together) 5.9/10
About 65% more powertrain complaints than this generation's other engines, per vehicle built. (111 complaints, about 147,000 built)
3.6L 6-cyl 6.4/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (72 complaints, about 128,000 built) Complaints of a failed or replaced engine, transmission or drive unit set this score: 20 against about 12 for similar vehicles.
2.0L 4-cyl turbo 7.7/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (28 complaints, about 68,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

LT1 - DI, AFM, VVT, HO, ALUM, GMNA

6.2L 8-cyl
219 complaints 24.0 per year Gasoline
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
67
electrical
46
steering
45
engine
36
other
27

Same engine used in

LGX - DI: Direct Injection, VVT, ALUM, GEN 2

3.6L 6-cyl
183 complaints 21.5 per year Gasoline
4 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
60
electrical
39
other
33
engine
30
steering
27

LTG - SIDI, ALUM DOHC, VVT, DCVCP TURBO, E0-E100, ALUM

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo
86 complaints 8.6 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
22
steering
19
brakes
13
other
12
electrical
10

LT4 - DI: Direct Injection, SC, AFM, VVT: Variable Valve Timing, ALUM

6.2L 8-cyl
35 complaints 5.8 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
11
steering
10
transmission
5
electrical
5
safety systems
3

Same engine used in

Chevrolet Camaro Unidentified Engine

20 complaints 4.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
8
electrical
4
engine
4
other
3
brakes
3
Show 3 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

LXT

1.6L 4-cyl
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

interior
1

L81

3.0L 6-cyl
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

EN0

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo
1 complaint 1.0 per year Electric
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
1
electrical
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Camaro, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Transmission: 163 owner complaints
Electrical System: 105 owner complaints
Steering: 103 owner complaints
Engine: 90 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 37 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro

On a used 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (163), the electrical system (105) and the steering (103). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 163 owner complaints on the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
  2. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro about the electrical system.
  3. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints on the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro about the steering.
  4. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 90 owner complaints on the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro about the engine, all engines combined.
  5. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro

Recalls (8)

25V175000Mar 20, 2025serious
Steering

General 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) assist may fail.

25V148000Mar 6, 2025serious
Powertrain

General 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 transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

21V211000Mar 25, 2021serious
Air Bags

General 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 deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

21V188000Mar 18, 2021serious
Powertrain

General 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 separate while driving.

20V811000Dec 23, 2020serious
Seat Belts

General 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 Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Show 3 older recalls
19V837000Nov 21, 2019serious
Fuel System

General 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. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

19V086000Feb 7, 2019serious
Steering

General 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) assist system may fail.

16V084000Feb 11, 2016serious
Electrical System

Genera 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 warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro complaints?

Owners have filed 546 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the electrical system and the steering.

Is the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 546 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA has 546 owner complaints on file for the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Camaro?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the electrical system and the steering, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Camaro?

The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 5 stars (8.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Not Available. Lane Departure Warning: Not Available. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 546 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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