NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Camaro

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

2,939

Active records

Recalls

37

Active records

TSBs

4,115

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

18

Injuries

337

Crashes

292

Fires

85

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Camaro

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Condition issue

856

Operating state

827

Reporting mechanism

478

Safety restraint issue

470

Noise

371

Engine behavior

277

Vibration/harshness

277

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

245

Infotainment behavior

226

Safety restraint behavior

223

Braking behavior

204

Steering behavior

203

Fluid issue

192

Electrical issue

182

Performance issue

181

Driver assistance issue

161

Thermal issue

159

Powering on/off behavior

149

HVAC behavior

145

Lighting behavior

117

Access/entry issue

71

Starting behavior

60

Smell

55

Ride/handling behavior

54

Wiper/washer behavior

29

Recent change

24

Communication/network issue

7

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jul 15, 2026


I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right. I was told it was an alignment issue which they attempted to fix which seems successful in July coming off the offramp after first time on the highway and applying the brakes, the car shook side side, and then up and down. It felt like the car was coming apart. I again notified the dealer. I purchased it from and was reminded it was bought as his, but that they would do what they can to fix it…

2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jul 8, 2026


On XXX my 2021 Camaro developed excessive transmission whine and intermittent harsh shifts. Capital Buick GMC ([XXX]) diagnosed “worn internal fluid pump” and quoted $8,263.46 for complete transmission replacement. This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V148 (GM N242480630) for 2020-2022 Camaro 10-speed transmissions where the control valve “may be susceptible to excess wear… causing harsh shifting” and potential wheel lock-up. GM TSB 22-NA-232 also specifically lists pump noise as a known…

2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle failed to restart as intended, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. A police officer noticed that the contact was in distress and assisted in pushing the vehicle into the nearby parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired.…

2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jun 29, 2026


I own a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS equipped with an automatic transmission. Before the recall for “Momentary Wheel Lock-Up” was performed, my vehicle began experiencing harsh shifting, harsh engagement into Drive and Reverse, and the transmission would occasionally lock up while backing up, making it feel like the brakes were suddenly applied. On one occasion, the vehicle also attempted to move forward while still in Park. I brought the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership because these symptoms…

2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost steering functionality, preventing the contact from steering from side to side. Additionally, the message Service Power Steering Assist was displayed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with power steering failure. The vehicle was…

2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jun 14, 2026


Parking brake failed because crimped stopper at end of cable coming from interior lever failed. The stopper appears to be made of very soft metal and does not have much contact area with wire rope portion of cable. According to the dealership this is a very common failure, however, Chevrolet has discontinued the part. The manner in which this failed should never have happened. The car is equipped with a manual transmission and requires a functioning parking brake. Had this broken while the…

2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed Jun 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift to park(P) as intended, requiring the driver to shift into reverse(R) and then into park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to a faulty switch. The contact related the failure to GM TSB Number: 21-NA-245. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…

2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed May 31, 2026


The vehicle has repeatedly lost electrical power while driving. During one incident at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle’s electronics shut off and power steering assist stuttered/lost assist for several seconds, causing reduced vehicle control. During another incident while turning/in a turning lane, the engine and electronics shut off and the vehicle had to be restarted. Afterward, the vehicle struggled to restart and displayed a warning to drive cautiously due to power steering loss. The…

2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed May 23, 2026


Major steering issues car loses the power steering randomly, will be driving around a corner and the car won’t turn at all very dangerous car only has 13,000 miles on it

2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Filed May 22, 2026


1 injured
Crash

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 jolted and accelerated forward independently. The vehicle proceeded through a red light at approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid colliding with traffic, but the incident concluded when the vehicle crashed into a nearby high school building.…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.