Chevrolet Camaro Best and Worst Years (2010–2024)
NHTSA data marks 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2017 as the Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid, with 2010 topping the list at a complaint index of 100. The 2021-2023 model years rate Best, each with complaint indexes at or below 21.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2010Avoid 2011Avoid 2015Avoid 2017Best 2021Best 2022Best 2023
- Model years
- 15
- 2010–2024
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,726
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Crashes reported
- 123
- Fires reported
- 23
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Camaro Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Chevrolet Camaro problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Avoid | 100 | 295 | 19 | 3 | 2 | Engine | 20 | — |
| 2011 | Avoid | 93 | 194 | 15 | 2 | 2 | Airbags | 20 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 57 | 113 | 10 | 4 | 4 | Electrical System | 19 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Caution | 64 | 187 | 20 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | 19 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Caution | 71 | 188 | 10 | 4 | 3 | Electrical System | 18.5 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Avoid | 86 | 206 | 12 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | 18.5 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Caution | 50 | 141 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 21.5 | — |
| 2017 | Avoid | 79 | 189 | 13 | 1 | 3 | Steering | 20 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Good | 43 | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | Electrical System | 20 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Good | 29 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 20 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Good | 36 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 3 | Transmission & Powertrain | 20 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Best | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Transmission & Powertrain | 20 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Best | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Best | 21 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Engine | 20 | — |
| 2024 | No verdict | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
Camaro years to avoid: what went wrong
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Index 100 · 295 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2010 Camaro has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Engine complaints make up 32% of its issues, with a median failure mileage of 60,000, including reports of unintended acceleration. Airbags account for 28% of complaints, at a median 51,071 miles. Electrical System complaints, at 18%, describe stalling tied to broken ECM pin connectors. Two recall campaigns cover the ignition key blade and a positive battery cable that could wear through its insulation near the starter.
2010 engine problems →2010 airbags problems →2010 electrical system problems →
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Index 93 · 194 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2011 Camaro ranks second worst with a complaint index of 93. Airbags are the top problem area at 36% of complaints, median 48,000 miles, with owners reporting non-deployment during crashes. Engine complaints follow at 19%, median 40,000 miles. Owners also reported hood visibility problems and a steering wheel that locked during braking. Two recalls apply: one for power height-adjuster shoulder bolts and one for an ignition key blade issue shared with 2010-2014 models.
2011 airbags problems →2011 engine problems →2011 electrical system problems →
2015 Chevrolet Camaro Index 86 · 206 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2015 Camaro carries a complaint index of 86. Electrical System complaints dominate at 55% of the year's total, median 42,750 miles, including a stability-control warning tied to a wheel failure during low-speed turning. Engine complaints are 15%, median 34,000 miles, with reports of unintended movement while parking. Brakes make up 9% of complaints. One recall covers front seat-mounted side airbag modules that could fail to deploy properly.
2015 electrical system problems →2015 engine problems →2015 brakes problems →
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Index 79 · 189 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2017 Camaro has a complaint index of 79. Steering is the top problem area at 31% of complaints, median 27,280 miles, with owners describing the wheel seizing or becoming stiff in traffic. Transmission & Powertrain follows at 29%, median 20,000 miles. Airbags also drew reports of non-deployment in crashes. Three recalls apply, two covering electric power steering assist failure and one covering a Camaro emblem that could separate during airbag deployment.
2017 steering problems →2017 transmission & powertrain problems →2017 engine problems →
Most common Chevy Camaro problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Electrical System514 (30%)
- Engine336 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain293 (17%)
- Airbags245 (14%)
- Other244 (14%)
- Steering209 (12%)
- Brakes139 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires105 (6%)
- Structure & Body95 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers64 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the worst Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2017 as the Camaro years to avoid, based on complaint volume, complaint index, and recalls. The 2010 model year has the highest complaint index at 100.
- What are the best Chevrolet Camaro years?
- 2021, 2022, and 2023 rate Best, with complaint indexes of 14, 7, and 21 respectively, the lowest in the 2010-2024 lineup.
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 19V086000 and 25V175000 both cover electric power steering assist failure on the 2017 Camaro, and steering is its top owner-reported problem area at 31% of complaints.
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Relative to other Camaro years, the 2010 model ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100, 295 total complaints, and top problem areas in Engine (32%) and Airbags (28%).
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the Chevrolet Camaro overall?
- NHTSA lists 1,726 total complaints and 17 recall campaigns across the 2010-2024 Chevrolet Camaro model years.