Chevrolet Camaro Recalls & Safety Complaints

NHTSA lists 18 recalls covering the Chevrolet Camaro (model years 2000–2024), and drivers have filed 1,932 safety complaints about it, 271 of them in the last 3 years. The problem area named most often is electrical system.

18Recalls, model years 2000–2024
1,932Owner safety complaints
138Complaints reporting a crash
118 / 9Injuries / deaths reported in complaints

Chevrolet Camaro recalls and complaints by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesMost-reported problem
2024 Chevrolet Camaro 0 4 0 Engine
2023 Chevrolet Camaro 0 16 4 Engine
2022 Chevrolet Camaro 1 14 1 Engine
2021 Chevrolet Camaro 4 20 1 Power train
2020 Chevrolet Camaro 3 33 7 Power train
2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1 53 3 Power train
2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2 81 5 Electrical system
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 3 191 13 Steering
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1 141 3 Power train
2015 Chevrolet Camaro 1 206 12 Electrical system
2014 Chevrolet Camaro 3 188 10 Electrical system
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 3 187 20 Electrical system
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 4 113 10 Electrical system
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2 194 15 Air bags
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2 295 19 Air bags
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 1 68 5 Service brakes, hydraulic
2001 Chevrolet Camaro 0 49 4 Service brakes, hydraulic
2000 Chevrolet Camaro 0 79 6 Power train

Problems drivers report most

Component named in complaints, all model years. One complaint can name more than one.

Electrical system 516
Power train 325
Engine 280
Air bags 255
Steering 223
Service brakes 78
Structure 73
Exterior lighting 68

All 18 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Mar 20, 2025 Steering: electric power assist system · 2017–2018

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

NHTSA campaign 25V175000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 934 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2017–2018 · NHTSA record

Mar 6, 2025 Power train: automatic transmission · 2020–2022

Problem: 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.

Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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.

NHTSA campaign 25V148000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 90,081 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2020–2022 · NHTSA record

Jul 27, 2023 Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module · 2013

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

NHTSA campaign 23V516000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 767 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2013 · NHTSA record

Mar 25, 2021 Air bags: frontal · 2017–2021

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 21V211000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 30 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2017–2021 · NHTSA record

Mar 18, 2021 Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft · 2021

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.

Risk: A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.

NHTSA campaign 21V188000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 8 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2021 · NHTSA record

Dec 23, 2020 Seat belts: critical fasteners · 2021

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

NHTSA campaign 20V811000 · filed by General Motors, LLC · 470 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2021 · NHTSA record

Nov 21, 2019 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump · 2020

Problem: 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.

Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V837000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 502 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2020 · NHTSA record

Feb 7, 2019 Steering: electric power assist system · 2017

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

NHTSA campaign 19V086000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 26,772 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2017 · NHTSA record

Feb 11, 2016 Electrical system: software · 2016

Problem: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

NHTSA campaign 16V084000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 139 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2016 · NHTSA record

Oct 16, 2015 Air bags: side/window · 2015

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

NHTSA campaign 15V666000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 395 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2015 · NHTSA record

Jul 23, 2014 Seats: front assembly, power adjust · 2011–2012

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 414,333 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2011–2012 · NHTSA record

Jul 2, 2014 Steering · 2014

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

NHTSA campaign 14V409000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 106 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2014 · NHTSA record

Jun 20, 2014 Electrical system: ignition · 2010–2014

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

NHTSA campaign 14V346000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 464,712 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2010–2014 · NHTSA record

Jun 6, 2014 Air bags · 2012

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.

NHTSA campaign 14V300000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 31,520 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2012 · NHTSA record

Sep 26, 2013 Equipment: other, labels · 2013–2014

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.

NHTSA campaign 13V463000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 18,941 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2013–2014 · NHTSA record

Jan 24, 2013 Air bags · 2012

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

NHTSA campaign 13V023000 · filed by General Motors LLC · 4,167 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2012 · NHTSA record

May 6, 2009 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables · 2010

Problem: GM is recalling 1,243 my 2010 chevrolet camaro equipped with a v8 engine. The positive battery cable may contact the starter motor housing and cause wear on the cable insulation. If the insulation wears through to the cable, it could create a short.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable to ensure adequate clearance. The recall began on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

NHTSA campaign 09V155000 · filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,243 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2010 · NHTSA record

Dec 12, 2001 Structure: frame and members · 2002

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.

Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.

Remedy: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

NHTSA campaign 01V381000 · filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 897 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model year 2002 · NHTSA record

Where Chevrolet Camaro complaints come from

Repeated problems with a newer vehicle?

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Lemon law and vehicle defect lawyers by state

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Source: recall and complaint records published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for model years 2000 and later, last updated November 9, 2026. Complaints are reports drivers file with NHTSA; NHTSA doesn't verify each one, and a complaint isn't a finding that a vehicle is defective. Crash, injury and death figures are what complainants reported.

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