Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid (and the best years)
1,719 NHTSA owner complaints and 18 recalls across 14 model years, 2010 to 2023. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 1,719complaints
- 18recalls
- 123reported crashes
- 23reported fires
- 99reported injuries
- 6reported deaths
Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Chevrolet Camaro year to avoid is 2010. The typical Chevrolet Camaro year has 127 complaints on file.
- 2010: 295 complaints, 2.3 times the typical year. Most complaints name the engine (28% of complaints) and the airbags (28% of complaints).
What are the best Chevrolet Camaro years?
The Chevrolet Camaro years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2022 (13), 2023 (15) and 2021 (18). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 0.1× | 0 | 4 | 2 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2022 | 13 | 0.1× | 1 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2021 | 18 | 0.1× | 4 | 1 | 3 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2020 | 31 | 0.2× | 3 | 7 | 4 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2019 | 52 | 0.4× | 1 | 3 | 2 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2018 | 80 | 0.6× | 2 | 5 | 5 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 186 | 1.5× | 3 | 13 | 8 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2016 | 141 | 1.1× | 1 | 3 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 206 | 1.6× | 2 | 12 | 8 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2014 | 188 | 1.5× | 4 | 10 | 14 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2013 | 187 | 1.5× | 4 | 20 | 10 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2012 | 113 | 0.9× | 5 | 10 | 7 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2011 | 194 | 1.5× | 3 | 15 | 11 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2010 | 295 | 2.3× | 3 | 19 | 24 | Approach with caution | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 568 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain211 (37%)
- Airbags & seat belts152 (27%)
- Electrical & infotainment62 (11%)
- Steering, suspension & tires56 (10%)
- Other systems52 (9%)
Recalls (18)
Steering · 25V175000 · Mar 2025 · model years 2017, 2018
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 25V148000 · Mar 2025 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 23V516000 · Jul 2023 · model year 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 21V211000 · Mar 2021 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Transmission · 21V188000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2021
A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 20V811000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2021
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 19V837000 · Nov 2019 · model year 2020
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Electrical system · 19E064000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Steering · 19V086000 · Feb 2019 · model year 2017
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 16V084000 · Feb 2016 · model year 2016
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Airbags · 15V666000 · Oct 2015 · model year 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Safety · 14V447000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2011, 2012
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 14V409000 · Jul 2014 · model year 2014
If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 14V346000 · Jun 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Airbags · 14V300000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2012
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Safety · 13V463000 · Sep 2013 · model years 2013, 2014
If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Airbags · 13V023000 · Jan 2013 · model year 2012
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Electrical system · 09V155000 · May 2009 · model year 2010
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.