Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Problems

Camaro owners have made 422 complaints over 25 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 20th in overall reliability out of 40 Chevrolet models, with some engine and interior concerns.

2 Common Chevrolet Camaro Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Camaro owners have to deal with.

  2. Takata Recalls

    A large number of Chevy vehicles have been recalled because they contain dangerous airbag inflators made by Takata. The shrapnel-hurling inflators have been recalled in over 37 million vehicles (and counting).

    Continue reading article "Takata Recalls" A crash test dummy about to hit an airbag with the Takata logo superimposed on top.

What Camaro Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Camaro Generations

The Camaro has 4 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 5th generation (2010–2015).

Camaro Key Numbers

  1. 422 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 2,693 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 41 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent Camaro News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  2. GM used heat shields that don't curve under the starters in the 5th and 6th generation Camaro, according to a new lawsuit.

    That leaves them exposed to heat and makes them completely unreliable. The plaintiff says the problem is particularly noticable on hot days or after a long drive where the engine gets hot. The car has to cool down before an owner can start it back up.

    Over time the lack of heat protection will melt the wires, damage the fuses, and create all sorts of electrical havoc to the starter's conductors.…

    keep reading article "Camaro Starters Are Melting Due to Inadequate Heat Shield Protection"

  3. The electronic power steering may suddenly stop working in over 27,000 Cadillacs, Corvettes, and Camaros.

    An internal GM investigation found inconsistencies with the circuit boards supplied by Bosch. You’ll still be able to steer, but turning gets a heck of a lot harder without power assistance. GM will replace the entire power steering gear assemblies in a recall expected to begin this month.

    keep reading article "ATS and CTS Electronic Power Steering Recall"

  5. A proposed settlement will award certain GM owners in Arizona about $200 each for owning cars with ignition switch problems.

    The $6.28 million will be paid to about 33,000 GM owners in Arizona, as long as they purchased the vehicles between July 2009 and July 2014 and didn't get rid of the vehicles before the ignition switch recalls were announced in 2014..

    As with any settlement, there are plenty of stipulations which you can read about here.

    keep reading article "GM Settlement Will Refund Arizona Customers $200 for Ignition Switch Woes"

  7. GM is recalling every single current-generation Camaro, all 511,528 of them, because of an ignition switch issue similar to the one that already killed 13 people.

    Or 74 or more depending on who you ask.

    The driver's knee can bump into the key fob causing it to inadvertently move the ignition out of the 'run' positon. Once that happens you're like Popeye without spinach -- just a bunch of flabby muscles you can't use.…

    keep reading article "GM Wants Everyone to Bring Back Their Camaros"

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