2020 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,120 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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 2025-07“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - the car itself stopped as I was driving up a hill. The car would not accelerate and while in Drive, the car began to roll backwards. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - as I the car stopped accelerating, I was at a red light with other cars present. I have to put my car in park and have my emergency brakes. Luckily the car did not ram into me and luckily I did not ram into the other car due to the car rolling backwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #11535972, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024486May 16, 2025This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014581Feb 20, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the exhaust resonator/muffler assembly to correct a customer concern of rattle noise from exhaust.
- 11014575Feb 20, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a chirp, squeak noise heard coming from the rear of vehicle.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 15 | 19% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 | 21 | 11% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 26 | 23% |
| 2011 | 28 | 14% |
| 2010 | 74 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology