2020 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ranks 10th worst out of 15 model years with a complaint index of 36, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 31 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires or deaths, with transmission and powertrain issues as the top problem area at 32% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 36/100
- #10 of 15 Camaro years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 31
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 16 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2020 Chevy Camaro problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (32%)
- Electrical System8 (26%)
- Engine8 (26%)
- Other5 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
- Brakes2 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unintended performance-shift activation that causes sudden loss of control while driving around 45 mph.
- Some describe the transmission control module failing, leaving the vehicle unresponsive when shifting out of a parking space, with one case followed by unintended acceleration.
- Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor during track use despite following recommended brake fluid changes, at a median mileage of 1,700 miles for brake complaints.
- Suspension complaints describe wheels locking up, tires fracturing and detaching, and a camber plate nut separating from the strut, each leading to loss of control.
- Electrical system reports include interior lights staying on, unexpected stalling, and windshield wipers failing intermittently at highway speed.
2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Camaro rates Good, ranking 10th worst of 15 model years with a complaint index of 36, well below the worst year's index of 100.
- What problems does the 2020 Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 31 complaints for the 2020 Camaro, with Transmission & Powertrain the top problem area at 32% of complaints, followed by Electrical System and Engine each at 26%.
- Does the 2020 Camaro have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Recall 25V148000 covers 2020-2022 Camaros with a 10-speed transmission that may become internally damaged; GM's remedy installs transmission control module monitoring software.
- How does the 2020 Camaro compare to other Camaro years?
- The 2020 model's complaint index of 36 is lower than 2010 through 2017, but higher than 2018, 2019, and 2021-2023, which rate Good or Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Camaro?
- EPA rates the 2020 Camaro at 20 mpg combined (16 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725.