Chevrolet

Camaro (6th)

2016-2024 · Muscle Car ยท 5 engines
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (4.1)
507 NHTSA Complaints
8 Recalls
8 Fire Reports
35 Crash Reports
Includes data from: 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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NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Not Available LDW: Not Available
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 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
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
5/5 (8.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No

Engine Reliability Ratings

LTG - SIDI: Spark ignited Direct injection, VVT: Variable Valve Timing, ALUM DOHC, DCVCP TURBO, E0-E100, ALUM

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo
โœ… Recommended (4.1)
16 complaints 3.8 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
6
brakes
4
safety systems
3
steering
2
electrical
2

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (6 complaints)
Brakes Issues (4 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (3 complaints)

Chevrolet Camaro Unidentified Engine

โœ… Recommended (4.0)
19 complaints 4.8 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
7
electrical
4
engine
4
other
3
brakes
3

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (7 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (4 complaints)
Engine Issues (4 complaints)

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

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo
โš ๏ธ Caution (3.0)
64 complaints 8.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
16
steering
15
other
10
brakes
8
electrical
8

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (16 complaints)
Steering Issues (15 complaints)
Brakes Issues (8 complaints)

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

6.2L 8-cyl
โš ๏ธ Caution (2.6)
235 complaints 22.7 per year Gasoline
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
64
steering
50
electrical
48
engine
45
other
26

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (64 complaints)
Steering Issues (50 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (48 complaints)

Same engine used in

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

3.6L 6-cyl
โš ๏ธ Caution (2.1)
170 complaints 20.2 per year Gasoline
4 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
52
electrical
37
other
32
engine
29
steering
26

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (52 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (37 complaints)
Engine Issues (29 complaints)
Show 3 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

LXT

1.6L 4-cyl
โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

interior
1

Known Issues

Interior Issues (1 complaints)

L81

3.0L 6-cyl
โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

EN0

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo
โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Electric
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
1
electrical
1

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (1 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Chevrolet Camaro regardless of engine variant.

Transmission Issues (146 complaints)
transmission critical
Steering Issues (91 complaints)
steering critical
Electrical System Issues (90 complaints)
electrical critical
Engine Issues (78 complaints)
engine critical
Safety Systems Issues (31 complaints)
safety_systems critical

Recalls (8)

25V175000Mar 19, 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.

25V148000Jun 2, 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 24, 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 17, 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 22, 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.

19V837000Nov 20, 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.

19V086000Jul 1, 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.

16V084000Nov 1, 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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro has accumulated 507 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Transmission, Steering, Electrical System. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Chevrolet Camaro engine is most reliable?

The 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro was offered with 8 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

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

The 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 507 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

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

The 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro has 507 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro?

There are 8 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2016-2024 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Camaro?

Before buying a used Chevrolet Camaro, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Transmission, Steering, Electrical System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or 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. 507 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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