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2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls & problems

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (11 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints32filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2020 Chevrolet Camaro in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainMar 6, 2025

Automatic transmission

Recall 25V14800090,081 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
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.
Fuel system, gasolineNov 21, 2019

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 19V837000502 vehicles

Problem
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 over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

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

2020 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD

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

2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD

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

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD

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

2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD

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

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD

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

2020 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

2020 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2020 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 (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Camaro

20mpg combined
City / highway16 / 26 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 / highway13 / 21 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

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

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 transmission1130121,000 mi
Electrical system7000—
Unknown or other5000—
Engine4000—
Vehicle speed control4100—
Exterior lightingHeadlights › Daytime running lights › Bulbs3000—
Service brakes2203—
Suspension2100—
Wheels2203—
Visibility/wiper1000—
Seats1000—
Air bags1000—

*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.