2020 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-148 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Chevrolet Camaro

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train113
Electrical system80
Vehicle speed control41
Engine40
Suspension21
Exterior lighting20
Wheels22
Service brakes22
Seat belts10
7 other systems70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

71%repaired · 2026 Q3

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 25V-148 · Mar 6, 2025 · 90,081 vehicles · 64,082 repaired

Risk. Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2023 Q1

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-211 · Mar 25, 2021 · 30 vehicles · 23 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2021 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 19V-837 · Nov 21, 2019 · 502 vehicles · 483 repaired

Risk. Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Camaro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camaro median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings

2020 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 5 stars (8.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The automatic transmission power train and electrical software system failed, and components are currently disassembled and available for inspection at Legacy Chevrolet. Safety was put at risk due to a sudden loss of reverse gear and erratic shifting while operating, creating an immediate crash…
Complaint 11772258 · Oct 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle vibrated, jerked, and made abnormal whining and metallic sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road.…
Complaint 11711514 · Jan 16, 2026 · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The vehicle twisted and the wheels locked. The vehicle crashed into a concrete curb. The contact stated that the vehicle incurred…
Complaint 11703785 · Dec 8, 2025 · 56,000 miles

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