2020 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Camaro years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
8/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Chevrolet Camaro year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 7 of its 32 complaints were filed by the end of 2022.
- Most reported part: Transmission and drivetrain (11 complaints, median 21,000 mi).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and other or unknown (5). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 937 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 114 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 184 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Chevrolet Camaro model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 8 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.
- Electrical system7 22%
- Other or unknown5 16%
- Engine4 13%
- Brakes2 6.3%
- Exterior lighting2 6.3%
- Suspension2 6.3%
- Wheels2 6.3%
- Air bags1 3.1%
Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Engine cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle was shaking when accelerating, the issue is coming from a faulty transmission shudder on all 8 speed automatic transmission sold by General Motors. My safety was at risk due to very bad shaking that almost felt like the car was going to break down at highway speeds. The issue has been covered and fixed under my vehicle warranty, but may re appear according to sources online. There were no warnings to let me know that there was an issue with the part.”
NHTSA complaint #11547440, filed 2023-09Electrical system: “Interior lights stayed on and I star was contacted as I was afraid to drive with a light on and they stated that it's safe to drive. I drive to work and 5 miles from work the vehicle stalled while operating and the engine light comes on. I got the vehicle in december with 4 miles and onstar did a diagnostic and it states engine and transmission problems. I'm unnerved by the whole experience and now it is at the service department at gordon Chevrolet while I await what's wrong with my car”
NHTSA complaint #11300501, filed 2020-01, 241 milesOther or unknown: “The trunk will not open. It will not open even using the keyfob, using the actual key, nor pressing the button on the driver side door. There is a constant message saying that the trunk is not secured and the car is constantly alarming because of the trunk. Unable to open the convertible top. Message says to open top manually. There is no way to manually open the top”
NHTSA complaint #11596934, filed 2024-06Engine: “there is a several 2020 Camaro V6 had a recall for engine oil leak my car been leaking oil since 60K miles and now its 75k miles and I didn’t receive any recall for this problem? even tho there’s many cars like mine had the same issue and got the recall for it”
NHTSA complaint #11672849, filed 2025-07Mileage when problems were reported
69% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 50,000 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.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro SS · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro SS · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro ZL1 · coupe RWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro ZL1 · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: 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 2020 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Camaro RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 27 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 20 | 16 | $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
- 25V148000Mar 6, 2025Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2020–2022, Cadillac CT6 2019–2020, CT5 2020–2021 +1 more
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.
- 21V211000Mar 25, 2021Air bags › FrontalCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2017–2021
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.
- 19V837000Nov 21, 2019Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2020, GMC Sierra 1500 2020, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2020 +6 more
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…
Recall details for the 2020 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. 937 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
- 11027701Jan 14, 2026Other or unknown. This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Camaro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | — | 0 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 14 | 23,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 20 | 49,330 | 4 | 5 | 20 | — | Stable |
| 2020 | 32 | 21,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 53 | 12,475 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 81 | 21,000 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 190 | 21,655 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 141 | 20,315 | 1 | — | 22 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 206 | 38,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 188 | 37,400 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 187 | 40,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 113 | 34,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 194 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 295 | 48,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2002 | 68 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 48 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 76 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 90 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 173 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 69 | 63,492 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 116 | 58,075 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 216 | 104,042 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 144 | 130,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 32 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 88 | 96,084 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 86 | 94,250 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 25 | 160,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 25 | 119,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 17 | 76,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 28 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 32 | 99,960 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 46 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 39 | 99,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1983 | 16 | 172,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1979 | 6 | 245,136 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Camaro get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 16 city and 26 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 2020 Chevrolet Camaro reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 50,000 miles; 69% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.