Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Camaro years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 22 (189 complaints). 2012 through 2017 are in that same range. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 1 (from 13 complaints), 2021 at 2 (from 18 complaints), and 2020 at 2 (from 31 complaints). On the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 46 of 189 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Chevrolet Camaro reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Camaro. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 1 | 13 | 1 | Engine | 20 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 2 | 18 | 4 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 2 | 31 | 3 | Powertrain | 20.1 |
| 2019 → | 3 | 52 | 1 | Powertrain | 20.1 |
| 2018 → | 10 | 80 | 2 | Steering | 20.1 |
| 2017 → Most | 22 | 189 | 3 | Steering | 20 |
| 2016 → | 16 | 141 | 1 | Powertrain | 21.8 |
| 2015 → | 12 | 206 | 2 | Electrical system | 18.1 |
| 2014 → | 19 | 188 | 4 | Electrical system | 18.1 |
| 2013 → | 19 | 187 | 4 | Electrical system | 18.6 |
| 2012 → | 15 | 113 | 5 | Electrical system | 18.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-30 (V6 and V8; dexos1) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/50R18 to 305/35R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V-666 covers certain 2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles among other GM models: front seat-mounted side impact air bag inflators may rupture on deployment. Dealers replace the inflator modules. Recall 14V-409 covers certain 2014 Camaro vehicles: improperly torqued fasteners may allow the steering intermediate shaft or lower control arm joints to separate.
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; dexos1) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R19 to 245/50R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles: the electric power steering assist system may fail, which increases steering effort. Recall 21V-211 covers certain 2017-2021 Camaro vehicles: the plastic Camaro emblem on the steering-wheel air bag cover may separate during driver frontal air bag deployment. Recall 25V-148 covers certain 2020-2022 Camaro vehicles with the 10-speed automatic transmission: internal damage may cause the wheels to lock up.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 1 (from 13 complaints), 2021 at 2 (from 18 complaints), and 2020 at 2 (from 31 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Camaro year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 22 (189 complaints). 2012 through 2017 are in that same range. On the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 46 of 189 complaints name Steering.
How do Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Camaro years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
6th generation (2016-2024).
What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?
US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.
What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?
US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.