This page covers 3 recalls, 31 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro.
16–25 mpg combined
9.4–14.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 8 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate what owners report for the 2020 Camaro. Owners frequently describe vibration, jerking, and unusual whining or metallic noises during acceleration, often accompanied by the check engine light coming on. Several owners report having to pull over when these symptoms appeared. Vehicle speed control draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners describing unintended acceleration events, in a few cases the vehicle accelerated on its own after being shifted back into drive, though owners report being able to regain control. Steering complaints appear in a smaller number of reports, with owners describing the wheel not responding as expected and, in at least one case, the wheels locking during a maneuver. The vibration-under-acceleration pattern is the most consistently repeated symptom across the complaint set, with some owners specifically questioning whether a transmission issue is involved.
31
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls, the most serious being a 10-speed transmission that can lock up the wheels while driving and a fuel pump that can crack and leak fuel, raising the risk of a fire.
Both of those issues carry equal urgency. On the transmission side, internal damage can cause the wheels to suddenly lock up at speed. On the fuel side, a missing pressure regulator allows the fuel system to over-pressurize, which can crack the pump and allow fuel to escape near potential ignition sources. The third recall involves the driver's airbag: the plastic "Camaro" emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover can break free during deployment and send plastic fragments into the cabin, raising the risk of injury in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The 10-speed transmission may suffer internal damage that causes the wheels to lock up, preventing normal braking and steering.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated transmission control module monitoring software at no cost to detect and prevent transmission damage.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic Camaro emblem on the steering wheel air bag cover may separate and detach when the driver's front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may lack a pressure regulator, causing the fuel system to build up excessive pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to restore proper fuel system pressure control.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
