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2019 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro holds 52 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camaro years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Frontal.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Complaints

52

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (20 of 52), then Electrical system (7) and Engine (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Camaro has 80 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 31 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall air bags, frontal 2021-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V211000
Summary 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.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Complaints by component (52 total)

Powertrain
20
Electrical system
7
Engine
5
Steering
5
Service brakes
3
Structure
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am reporting a severe safety hazard involving my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle has suffered a total failure of its audio amplifier, resulting in a complete loss of all interior audio. This is not a convenience or…"
    Electrical system, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-07-31
  • "The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle on the side of a residential road, she attempted to place the shift knob from Drive into Park. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly…"
    Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-05-22
  • "I've submitted a safety complaint #11733895. I wanted to give an update regarding GM Goodwill Assistance, which is 10% of $10,000 transmission replacement per Chevrolet. This is a known documented transmission defect…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-05-06
  • "The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous transmission defect that manifests as intense shuddering and vibrations followed by instances of random, unintended acceleration. Specifically, while operating the…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-04-26
  • "Thermostat is failing under part recommend mileage. GM is not taking this under consideration. States part last up to 100,000 miles. It’s failing under 30,000 miles."
    Engine · filed 2026-03-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 5 stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 27 20 MPG $4000
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 29 22 MPG $2950
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $3200
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 27 20 MPG $3250
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 30 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2016–2024
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro holds 52 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camaro years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (20 of 52), then Electrical system (7) and Engine (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Camaro has 80 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 31 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is 20.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.