2020 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has 31 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 2 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 3 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Frontal, and Fuel pump.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro — Photo by Ermell, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (10 of 31), then Electrical system (6) and Engine (4). The most filings arrived in 2025 (15 of 31). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Camaro has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 18 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

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 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2025-03-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V148000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

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.

Recall Fuel pump 2019-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 19V837000

Summary 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.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

Complaints by component (31 total)

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine

Speed control

Exterior lighting

Service brakes

Suspension

Wheels

Air bags

Back-over prevention

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Seat belts

Seats

Structure

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle vibrated, jerked, and made abnormal whining and metallic sounds. The check engine…"
Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-01-16
"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The vehicle twisted and the wheels locked. The…"
Powertrain · filed 2025-12-08
"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and…"
Speed control · filed 2025-10-10
"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the passenger’s side daytime running light bulb was blown. The contact called two dealers and an independent mechanic and was informed that the…"
Exterior lighting · filed 2025-09-08
"My car vibrates every time I brake or accelerate. I want to know if I need to reprogram the transmission."
Unknown or other, Back-over prevention · filed 2025-08-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2020 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars
2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars
2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	5 stars
2020 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	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	20	30	23 MPG	$3450
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	13	21	16 MPG	$5000
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
Camaro	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	19	29	22 MPG	$2950
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	27	20 MPG	$4000
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	26	20 MPG	$3250
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	16	24	19 MPG	$4200

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 2020 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

What are common problems with a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Camaro has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 18 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 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.