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2020 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

36/100

#10 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

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

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has 31 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 36 out of 100 — #10 highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (10 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes and 4 injuries.

Complaints
31
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
16 city / 26.5 hwy

Top 2020 Chevy Camaro problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain10 (32%)
  2. Electrical System8 (26%)
  3. Engine8 (26%)
  4. Other5 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
  6. Brakes2 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  8. Airbags1 (3%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
  10. Fuel System1 (3%)
2020 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2020Apr 2021Nov 2022Aug 2023Nov 2024Apr 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2023 (4).

2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V148000Mar 6, 2025Transmission & Powertrain90,081 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

    Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 19V837000Nov 21, 2019Fuel System502 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

    Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

2020 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
26.5 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.

2020 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
2018Good4380220
2019Good2952120
2020Good3631320
2021Best1418420
2022Best713120

All Chevrolet Camaro years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ranks #10 of 15 among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 36/100, verdict: Good). It has 31 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (10 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints), and engine (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 21,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2025, covering transmission & powertrain, airbags, and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro at 20 MPG combined (16 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.