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2019 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

Compared with other Chevrolet Camaro years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
53filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,475miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro most often describe a shudder or shaking from the automatic transmission, usually at moderate speeds or under light throttle. Other recurring themes are hard or slipping shifts, electrical faults in gauges and warning lights, rear glass separating from convertible tops, and sudden loss of power steering assist. Mileage is often not stated, and where it is, reports range from 405 miles to 102,000 miles, so these issues are not limited to one mileage band.

  1. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission shudder or shaking during acceleration

    • 14 complaints (26%)
    • median 61,000 mi at 2.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe shuddering, shaking, or vibration felt through the seat, steering wheel, or pedal, mostly under light throttle or at steady speeds between about 25 and 80 mph. Some complaints describe hesitation or a surge when accelerating, and a check engine light that comes on and then goes off. According to complaints, dealers have said nothing was wrong, replaced the torque converter, or recommended a transmission fluid service, and some complaints mention a service bulletin for this symptom. Mileage is rarely stated in these complaints; where it is, the figures run from about 30,000 to 61,000 miles.

    What to check: Ask whether any transmission bulletin repairs or fluid services were done, and request the service records. On a test drive, check for shudder at steady speeds between about 25 and 80 mph and under light throttle.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “2019 Chevy Camaro transmission is shuddering. In other words it feels like my car is running over rubber strips on the road between 40 mph to 80mph. I know there is several TSBs that GM has put out on this issue with the A8. Went to Lynn Smith Chevrolet on 07/06/2023 and was told since my car is out of warranty it would cost me 625 dollars to have the transmission flushed and have the new synthetic transmission fluid in it. They said that’s the first step GM wants service depts to do. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11530732, filed 2023-07

    “Was stoped at a stop sign. When I tried to accelerate the car acted like it didn’t want to go and the back wheels locked up causing a screeching noise. Before coming to the stop sign it felt like it was having a shuddering affect. Luckily there was no traffic and it finally shifted out but wouldn’t accelerate very well. I was able to make it home and the Check engine is now on. It was definitely scary experience and now I’m kinda afraid to drive it. This car is low mileage (less than 50k) and a daily driver.”

    NHTSA complaint #11681903, filed 2025-08
  2. Electrical system

    Electrical faults: gauges, warning lights, audio, camera

    • 10 complaints (19%)
    • median 33,000 mi at 2.3 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2019–2026

    Owners describe gauges, warning lights, or interior and exterior lights that stop working or switch on and off, sometimes while driving. Other complaints describe the audio amplifier failing and the chimes going silent, a temperature gauge stuck at a fixed reading with the fan always running, and a backup camera with no image. In some cases the engine shut down while driving and restarting was difficult, and dealers reportedly found no codes. A shop traced lighting and gauge failures to a corroded rear bumper wiring harness, and an independent mechanic reported a fault in the instrument cluster. Mileage is stated in only a few of these complaints, from 1,000 to 102,000 miles, and some faults happened while driving.

    What to check: On a test drive, check that every gauge, warning light, interior and exterior light, the audio system, and the backup camera work, and watch for warning lights that switch on and off. Ask the dealer whether any electrical repairs are documented and whether stored codes were checked.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My 2019 Camaro ss2 brand new shut down and restarted 3 times while in motion. Then I stopped killed engine and it wouldn't restart, couldn't turn on flashers, completely dead. I finally opened driver door and closed and was able to start it. The steering quit while parking, and periodically the car wont lock. Dealer said nothing wrong, no codes”

    NHTSA complaint #11362903, filed 2020-10, 5,000 miles

    “Cooling Temperature Sensor not working. Car Temp Gage stuck at C, fan always running. This has happened a couple time before My Chevy mechanic on South Orange Blossom Trail say he gets a lot of Camaros with same problem. Asked me to report so there may finally be a recall on this model. When I look up on Google i get this..... …”

    NHTSA complaint #11634548, filed 2025-01
  3. Transmission and drivetrain

    Hard, slipping, or delayed gear changes

    Mentioned in 6 of 46 sampled complaints

    Owners describe hard or abrupt shifts, delayed engagement, and slipping on takeoff. Some describe a gear change that seems stuck at high engine speed, or a shift that drops the car into neutral. According to complaints, a dealer called hard downshifts and odd shift patterns normal, and the failure was later traced to a failing valve body. A complaint says a dealer described the car as learning the driver's habits and made an adjustment, but the problem continued. Mileage is stated in only a few of these complaints, ranging from 405 miles to 60,300 miles.

    What to check: On a test drive, check for slipping on takeoff and for hard or delayed shifts, especially between first and second. Ask whether the transmission has been diagnosed for valve body or software issues, and request any repair records.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Today in the morning, I was driving on the highway to work and as I was driving at about 45 MPH, I heard a clunk sound under the car and the engine light came on. I slowed down and stopped at a traffic light and then I begin to drive again and I noticed that my car was driving at a high RPM and it seemed like was stuck at a shift and it didn't want to change gears so I slowed down pulled into an entrance and turned off my vehicle I looked under the car and I didnt see anything wrong; no leaks or nothing. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11231478, filed 2019-07, 405 miles

    “When I first got my car I noticed the car acting funny when I was taking off. I took it to the dealer ship and they said it was fine. So net time I went it was for an oil change. I asked them to look at it again and they said nothing was wrong. The third time I asked them to look at it they said its fine and it was working as it should .They told me it learns my driving. They also told me they adjusted it. Well it has done the same thing from day one and is still doing it. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11626008, filed 2024-11
  4. Body and structure

    Rear glass separating from the convertible top

    • 6 complaints (11%)
    • typically at 5.5 yrs old
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners of convertible models describe the rear window pulling away from the top at the edges, sometimes with a rattle when the windows are down. Complaints describe the top being replaced and the separation returning, and some say coverage was declined because the mileage or warranty limit had passed or because the owner was not the original owner. According to complaints, the only repair offered was a full top replacement. A complaint links the problem to the adhesive used in manufacturing, and another refers to a recall covering earlier model years for the same glue. Mileage is rarely stated in these complaints; they describe the separation appearing within about two years of the top being installed or replaced.

    What to check: On a convertible, look closely at the edges of the rear glass for gaps, rattles, or separation from the top, and ask whether the top has been replaced before. Ask the dealer whether any goodwill or warranty coverage applies to top or glass repairs.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Rear window glass in convertible top became delaminated from seal at all corners. Glass rattled when windows were down like it was going to blow off the car. This is a safety issue as the glass may fly off the car. The dealership said they will not warranty the top past 36,000 miles. This is third third top installed on this car. This defect occurs after about 1 1/2 to 2 years before a new one is needed.”

    NHTSA complaint #11711823, filed 2026-01

    “The rear window is separating from the roof. It seems to be a common problem with certain Camaros and other type GM convertibles. The original roof was replaced on this vehicle for same problem. The replaced rear window, roof is now separating from the roof again. (in less than 2 years since the original roof was replaced) GM/Chevrolet's only fix is to replace the entire roof. It appears to be a manufacturing defect with the glue/adhesive in the manufacturing process. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11507963, filed 2023-02
  5. Steering

    Power steering assist cutting out or changing suddenly

    • 8 complaints (15%)
    • median 18,500 mi at 2.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2020–2026

    Owners describe the power steering assist cutting out, leaving the wheel very hard to turn, and in some cases a sudden jolt in the steering direction. A complaint reports a 'Service Power Steering' message on the instrument cluster, and turning the vehicle off and on restored normal steering. Complaints describe these episodes on track days, on long highway drives, and while parking, and an owner says a recall covered earlier years of the same system. Mileage is stated in only a few of these complaints, at 5,000 and 7,000 miles, and several describe track driving or long highway trips.

    What to check: Ask whether any power steering recall or software update applies to this vehicle and whether it was completed. On a longer highway drive, watch for sudden changes in steering effort and for any power steering warning on the instrument cluster.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After driving approximately 4 hours at highway speeds of 65- 70 mph the steering became very difficult to move, then suddenly the car jolted in the intended direction creating an need to compensate back in other direction. Same issue encountered I had to force the steering in the direction to correct and stay in lane, again jolting in the opposite direction. This happened repeatedly until I could exit the highway. During city travel car responded normally. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11496610, filed 2022-12

    “Power steering on vehicle failed causing the steering to lock up while driving with almost no ability to stear the car. This problem was found and issued a recall on earlier years but not mine although the car was built the same time as those earlier years.”

    NHTSA complaint #11579224, filed 2024-03

Buying note. Test drive the car at highway speeds and at steady speeds in the 25 to 80 mph range, checking for transmission shudder and smooth shifts, and ask for transmission and electrical repair records. For convertible models, check the rear glass edges closely and confirm whether the top has been replaced before.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 46 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 53 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,475 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1,056 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 10 Chevrolet Camaro model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I have noticed that my car is shuttering/vibrating. I feel it in the steering wheel/gas pedal to my seat. It starts at 35mph plus and at different speed intervals. I either have to decelerate or accelerate to get it to quit. My neighbor who is a mechanic at Maserati/Porsche dealer road with me to verify and also pulled up codes. None were set off. He researched complaints of same issues. Possible fixes could be from changing transmission fluid/flushes/torque converter replacement. Apparently a common issue problems reported. Under 80gs on odometer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11714555, filed 2026-01

Other or unknown: “I was driving straight on august 7, 2019 just off of short cut road (just a regular street) sometime after 3pm and before 4pm in maryland with my sunroof not fully opened (first stage). It was not raining. While driving, I heard a very loud sound as if a gun went off. I then was shattered with glass. I looked up and could see straight through and saw that the sunroom shattered. I stopped and looked at the damage. Basically, the sunroof just exploded. The car was not hurt other than the sunroof. Glass was everywhere inside the car and on me. I was not hurt and I proceeded back home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11242442, filed 2019-08, 15,950 miles

Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 70,962. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 134,606.”

NHTSA complaint #11726950, filed 2026-03, 134,606 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11686417, filed 2025-09, 23,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 61,000 miles.

50%0–1014%10–257%25–5014%50–750%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,475 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2019202020212022202320242025202614
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Camaro · coupe RWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 8.3% risk
Camaro SS · coupe RWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 8.3% risk
Camaro · C RWDnot rated———5 · 8.3% risk
Camaro SS · C RWDnot rated———5 · 8.3% risk
Camaro ZL1 · C RWDnot rated———5 · 8.3% risk
Camaro ZL1 · coupe RWDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 8.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Chevrolet Camaro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Camaro RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223125$3,300
Camaro RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual203023$3,550
Camaro RWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192922$3,050
Camaro RWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manual162720$3,350
Camaro RWD6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic162720$4,100
Camaro RWD6.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual162419$4,350
Camaro RWD6.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual142016$5,150
Camaro RWD6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic132116$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,056 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,056 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Camaro

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202316—0520—Too new
20221423,0001520—Not enough data
20212049,3304520—Stable
20203221,00035208 · FewerRising
20195312,47515200 · FewerRising
20188121,000252025 · FewerRising
201719021,655352066 · MoreStable
201614120,3151—2237 · TypicalStable
201520638,000151929 · FewerFalling
201418837,400351952 · TypicalFalling
201318740,000351950 · TypicalFalling
201211334,000451955 · TypicalFalling
201119440,0002—2050 · TypicalStable
201029548,0002—2166 · MoreFalling
20026820,0001—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20014843,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20007652,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19999057,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199817343,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19976963,4921—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199611658,0750—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995216104,0421—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994144130,5001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19933297,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19928896,0842—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19918694,2504—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199025160,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198925119,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19881776,0002—18—Stable
19872875,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19863299,9604—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19854650,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19843999,0005—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198316172,5003———Stable
19796245,1362———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Camaro model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro most often describe a shudder or shaking from the automatic transmission, usually at moderate speeds or under light throttle. The issues reported most often: Transmission shudder or shaking during acceleration; Electrical faults: gauges, warning lights, audio, camera; Hard, slipping, or delayed gear changes.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA recorded 53 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 20 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 15.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 16 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,475 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 61,000 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.