Chevrolet Camaro Best and Worst Years (2010–2024)
The Chevrolet Camaro years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014, all carrying complaint indexes between 79 and 100 and heavy electrical, engine, or airbag complaints. Best years are 2019, 2021, and 2022, with complaint indexes of 21, 14, and 7. 2012 and 2015-2017 fall in a caution zone.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2010Avoid 2011Avoid 2013Avoid 2014Best 2019Best 2021Best 2022
- Model years
- 15
- 2010–2024
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,725
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- 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 | 294 | 19 | 3 | 1 | Engine | 20 | — |
| 2011 | Avoid | 79 | 194 | 15 | 2 | 2 | Airbags | 20 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 57 | 113 | 10 | 4 | 4 | Electrical System | 19 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Avoid | 93 | 187 | 20 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | 19 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Avoid | 86 | 188 | 10 | 4 | 3 | Electrical System | 18.5 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 71 | 206 | 12 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | 18.5 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Caution | 50 | 141 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 21.5 | — |
| 2017 | Caution | 64 | 189 | 13 | 1 | 3 | Steering | 20 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Good | 43 | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | Electrical System | 20 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Best | 21 | 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 | Good | 29 | 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 · 294 complaints · 1 recalls
2010 is the worst-ranked Camaro year with a complaint index of 100 and 294 complaints. Engine problems make up 32% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. Owners also reported airbag issues (28% of complaints, median 51,071 miles) and electrical faults including stalling and pin connector failures in the ECM, with some cars shutting off at highway speed. NHTSA lists one recall for this year, covering an ignition-key knee-contact issue shared with 2010-2014 models.
2010 engine problems →2010 airbags problems →2010 electrical system problems →
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Index 93 · 187 complaints · 3 recalls
2013 has a complaint index of 93 and 187 complaints, ranking second worst. Electrical System issues dominate at 45% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 53,000, including reports of steering wheels locking up and vehicles shutting off while driving. Steering (12%, median 19,900 miles) and brakes (12%, median 31,050 miles) were also reported. NHTSA lists three recalls, including a driver-side airbag inflator recall and the shared ignition-key recall.
2013 electrical system problems →2013 steering problems →2013 brakes problems →
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Index 86 · 188 complaints · 3 recalls
2014 carries a complaint index of 86 and 188 complaints, ranking third worst. Electrical System complaints account for 54% of all complaints with a median failure mileage of 46,250, with owners describing fires, stalling, and airbags that failed to deploy. Steering problems (17%, median 26,656 miles) were also reported. NHTSA lists three recalls, including one for improperly torqued steering intermediate shaft fasteners.
2014 electrical system problems →2014 steering problems →2014 engine problems →
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Index 79 · 194 complaints · 2 recalls
2011 ranks fourth worst with a complaint index of 79 and 194 complaints. Airbags are the top problem area at 36% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,000; owners reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes. Engine complaints (19%, median 40,000 miles) and electrical complaints (16%, median 46,000 miles) follow. NHTSA lists two recalls, one for a power height-adjuster shoulder bolt and one for the ignition-key issue.
2011 airbags problems →2011 engine problems →2011 electrical system problems →
Most common Chevy Camaro problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System514 (30%)
- Engine336 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain293 (17%)
- Airbags245 (14%)
- Other244 (14%)
- Steering209 (12%)
- Brakes139 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires105 (6%)
- Structure & Body94 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers64 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Chevrolet Camaro should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have the highest complaint indexes (79 to 100) among all model years covered.
- What is the best year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- 2019, 2021, and 2022 are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 21, 14, and 7 respectively, the lowest among all 15 model years in the data.
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- The 2010 Camaro has the highest complaint index (100) of any Camaro year, with 294 complaints, largely tied to engine problems (32%) and airbags (28%).
- What are the most common Camaro problems overall?
- Across all 15 model years, the Electrical System accounts for 30% of the 1,725 total complaints, followed by Engine (19%) and Transmission & Powertrain (17%).
- Are there recalls on the Chevrolet Camaro?
- NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across the 2010-2024 Camaro, including recalls for the ignition key, steering shaft fasteners, and airbag inflators.