2022 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#14 most-complained of 15 Camaro years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ranks 14th out of 15 model years with a complaint index of 7, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Camaro years. NHTSA lists 13 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 crash tied to airbags, with no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 16 city / 26 hwy
Top 2022 Chevy Camaro problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (31%)
- Other3 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (23%)
- Airbags2 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission failing to shift smoothly from first to second gear, with a noticeable delay before the gear engages.
- Some describe the transmission not fully shifting into park, forcing the driver to move into reverse first before park would engage, tied to a faulty switch.
- Owners report main rod bearings seizing on the 6.2 engine at low mileage, resulting in complete engine failure and denied warranty coverage.
- Airbag warning lights or malfunction alerts appear intermittently on the dashboard, especially after the car sits unused for a few days.
- Owners describe a faulty valve body affecting the transmission, requiring extended dealership wait times for backordered parts.
- Reverse camera grid lines are described as too thin to see clearly, with no audible warning chime when approaching nearby objects.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,825
- 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.
2022 compared with other Camaro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Relative to other Camaro model years, the 2022 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 7 and ranks 14th out of 15 years (with 1 being worst), earning a "Best" verdict.
- What problems does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA complaints most often cite the engine (31% of complaints) and transmission/powertrain (23%), including reports of rod bearing failure and rough shifting. The transmission issue has a median failure mileage of 23,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 25V148000, covering the 10-speed transmission which may become internally damaged.
- How does the 2022 Camaro compare to other years?
- The 2022 Camaro's complaint index of 7 is far lower than the worst year, 2010, which has an index of 100. Only 2021 and 2023 outperform it among later years, while 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014 carry "Avoid" verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro?
- EPA rates the 2022 Camaro at 20 mpg combined (16 city/26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,825.