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2019 Chevrolet Camaro recalls & problems

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (20 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints53filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2019 Chevrolet Camaro in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMar 25, 2021

Frontal

Recall 21V21100030 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2019 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Camaro

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 31 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

Camaro

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Camaro

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Camaro

20mpg combined
City / highway16 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Camaro

20mpg combined
City / highway16 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

Camaro

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Camaro

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Camaro

16mpg combined
City / highway13 / 21 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Torque converter201015,000 mi
Unknown or other15000—
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer700053,500 mi
Engine5000—
Steering5100—
StructureBody4000—
Service brakes3201—
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower arm2000—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Glass, side/rear › Critical fasteners2000—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Back over preventionRearview system braking; Warnings2000—
Air bags1101—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.