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2019 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

29/100

#11 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro has a complaint index of 29, ranking 11th worst out of 15 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It had 52 complaints, one recall for an airbag emblem issue, and no fires or deaths reported.

Complaints
52
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
16 city / 27 hwy

Top 2019 Chevy Camaro problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain20 (38%)
  2. Other14 (27%)
  3. Electrical System7 (13%)
  4. Engine7 (13%)
  5. Steering5 (10%)
  6. Brakes4 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body3 (6%)
  8. Fuel System2 (4%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the brake pedal became hard to press, leading to loss of control and a crash where the airbag failed to deploy.
  • On at least one occasion the vehicle would not brake or steer properly during hard driving, resulting in a wall collision.
  • Transmission complaints describe the shift knob or gear selector jolting the car forward unexpectedly, difficulty shifting into 2nd gear, and the car getting stuck between gears with high RPM.
  • Electrical complaints describe the engine stalling at highway speed, the car shutting down and restarting repeatedly, and intermittent no-start conditions even after battery and key fob replacement.
  • Owners also report ABS and electronic stability control warning lights cycling on and off along with false hood-open alerts and moisture inside a headlight.
  • Suspension complaints describe rear-wheel wobble at various speeds linked to uneven tire wear on the rear tires.
2019 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per month6Jul 2019Oct 2020Jun 2022Apr 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2026 (6).

2019 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V211000Mar 25, 2021Airbags30 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    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.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Camaro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid79189320
2018Good4380220
2019Good2952120
2020Good3631320
2021Best1418420

All Chevrolet Camaro years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Camaro rates Good, with a complaint index of 29 that ranks 11th worst among 15 model years. It logged 52 complaints and just one recall.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Camaro?
Transmission and powertrain issues are the top problem area, making up 38% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 5,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Camaro have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2019 Camaro, covering an airbag issue where the plastic Camaro emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could separate during deployment. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2019 Camaro compare to other years?
The 2019 model year has a much lower complaint index (29) than earlier Avoid years like 2010 (100) and 2015 (86), though newer years such as 2021 and 2022 rate even better with Best verdicts.
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2019 Camaro?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to 2019 Camaro complaints, with no fires or deaths reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.