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2019 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, 38% of its 52 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 5,000 miles, and there are no related recalls for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
38% of 52
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
5,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the transmission shuddering or shaking during light acceleration or cruising at speeds between roughly 40 and 80 mph, often tied to the torque converter.
  • Some drivers describe difficulty shifting into 2nd gear, with the transmission kicking out of gear and dropping into neutral unexpectedly.
  • Several complaints describe hesitation or a delayed response when pressing the accelerator, sometimes with the check engine light coming on.
  • One owner reported the vehicle jolting and accelerating on its own while attempting to shift from Drive into Park, resulting in a crash.
  • A driver reported a clunk noise followed by the engine getting stuck at high RPM and refusing to change gears.
  • One complaint mentions the rear wheels locking up with a screeching noise when trying to accelerate from a stop after a shuddering sensation.

When 2019 Chevrolet Camaro transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2019, latest May 22, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2019Oct 2020Mar 2023Oct 2023Mar 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to May 2026; peak Jan 2026 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (16%)
  2. 201118 (9%)
  3. 201215 (13%)
  4. 201316 (9%)
  5. 201415 (8%)
  6. 201519 (9%)
  7. 201648 (34%)
  8. 201754 (29%)
  9. 201817 (21%)
  10. 201920 (38%)
  11. 202010 (32%)
  12. 20219 (50%)
  13. 20223 (23%)
  14. 20232 (13%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Camaro, which is 38% of the 52 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Camaro.
At what mileage do 2019 Camaro transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 5,000 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2019 Camaro owners report?
Owners describe shuddering or shaking during acceleration or cruising, trouble shifting into 2nd gear, hesitation when pressing the accelerator, and in one case unexpected forward movement while shifting into Park.
Were there any crashes linked to 2019 Camaro transmission complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Camaro, with no fires 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.