2019 Chevrolet CAMARO
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2019 Chevrolet CAMARO has 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: today in the morning, i was driving on the highway to work and as i was driving at about 45 mph, i heard a clunk sound under the car and the engine light came on. i slowed down and stopped at a traffic light and then i begin to drive again and i noticed that my car was driving at a high rpm and it.
69
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
20 complaints- • TODAY IN THE MORNING, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AND AS I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, I HEARD A CLUNK SOUND UNDER THE CAR AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THEN I BEGIN TO DRIVE AGAIN AND I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH RPM AND IT
- • MY TRANSMISSION HAS AN ISSUE WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR AND SOMETIMES WHEN SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR, IT KICKS ME OUT AND PLACES ME IN NEUTRAL. THE HOUSING ON THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND THE CHEVROLET DEALERS DO IT WANT TO HELP ME!
- • MY 2019 CAMARO SS2 BRAND NEW SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED 3 TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THEN I STOPPED KILLED ENGINE AND IT WOULDN'T RESTART, COULDN'T TURN ON FLASHERS, COMPLETELY DEAD. I FINALLY OPENED DRIVER DOOR AND CLOSED AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE STEERING QUIT WHILE PARKING, AND PERIODICALLY THE CAR
“TODAY IN THE MORNING, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AND AS I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, I HEARD A CLUNK SOUND UNDER THE CAR AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THEN I BEGIN TO DRIVE AGAIN AND I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH RPM AND IT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
14 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AUGUST 7, 2019 JUST OFF OF SHORT CUT ROAD (JUST A REGULAR STREET) SOMETIME AFTER 3PM AND BEFORE 4PM IN MARYLAND WITH MY SUNROOF NOT FULLY OPENED (FIRST STAGE). IT WAS NOT RAINING. WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A VERY LOUD SOUND AS IF A GUN WENT OFF. I THEN WAS SHATTERED WITH GL
- • THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. KEY FOBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NEW FROM CHEVROLET DEALER ALSO NEW BATTERY AND MULTIPLE CHEVROLET DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM BUT MANY TIMES THE CAR WILL NOT START.
- • The rear window is separating from the convertible top on my vehicle. There is an NHTSA ID: 10137486 for models up to 2017, but mine is a 2019 and doing the same thing as this.
“I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AUGUST 7, 2019 JUST OFF OF SHORT CUT ROAD (JUST A REGULAR STREET) SOMETIME AFTER 3PM AND BEFORE 4PM IN MARYLAND WITH MY SUNROOF NOT FULLY OPENED (FIRST STAGE). IT WAS NOT RAINING. WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A VERY LOUD SOUND AS IF A GUN WENT OFF. I THEN WAS SHATTERED WITH GL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
6 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E
- • MY 2019 CAMARO SS2 BRAND NEW SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED 3 TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THEN I STOPPED KILLED ENGINE AND IT WOULDN'T RESTART, COULDN'T TURN ON FLASHERS, COMPLETELY DEAD. I FINALLY OPENED DRIVER DOOR AND CLOSED AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE STEERING QUIT WHILE PARKING, AND PERIODICALLY THE CAR
- • THE ABS & ESC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & OFF ON THE DASH NOW THE HOOD OPEN MESSAGE IS POPPING ON & OFF NOT ALLOWING ME TO LOCK MY DOORS BECAUSE IT TRIGGERS THE THEFT ALARM. VEHICLE IS LEFT UNLOCKED 24/7 DUE TO THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE IT SEEMS WATER HAS SEEPED INTO LEFT HEADLIGHT BECAUSE MOISTURE IS IN TH
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
6 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E
- • The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal on some occasions. The c
- • Cooling Temperature Sensor not working. Car Temp Gage stuck at C, fan always running. This has happened a couple time before My Chevy mechanic on South Orange Blossom Trail say he gets a lot of Camaros with same problem. Asked me to report so there may finally be a recall on this model. When I look
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
5 complaints- • MY 2019 CAMARO SS2 BRAND NEW SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED 3 TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THEN I STOPPED KILLED ENGINE AND IT WOULDN'T RESTART, COULDN'T TURN ON FLASHERS, COMPLETELY DEAD. I FINALLY OPENED DRIVER DOOR AND CLOSED AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE STEERING QUIT WHILE PARKING, AND PERIODICALLY THE CAR
- • The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and, on a race, track the vehicle would not brake and the steering wheel failed to turn the vehicle as the contact was navigating a turn on the racetrack. The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on th
- • After driving approximately 4 hours at highway speeds of 65- 70 mph the steering became very difficult to move, then suddenly the car jolted in the intended direction creating an need to compensate back in other direction. Same issue encountered I had to force the steering in the direction to correc
“MY 2019 CAMARO SS2 BRAND NEW SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED 3 TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THEN I STOPPED KILLED ENGINE AND IT WOULDN'T RESTART, COULDN'T TURN ON FLASHERS, COMPLETELY DEAD. I FINALLY OPENED DRIVER DOOR AND CLOSED AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE STEERING QUIT WHILE PARKING, AND PERIODICALLY THE CAR ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 69 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TODAY IN THE MORNING, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AND AS I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, I HEARD A CLUNK SOUND UNDER THE CAR AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THEN I BEGIN TO DRIVE AGAIN AND I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH RPM AND IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AUGUST 7, 2019 JUST OFF OF SHORT CUT ROAD (JUST A REGULAR STREET) SOMETIME AFTER 3PM AND BEFORE 4PM IN MARYLAND WITH MY SUNROOF NOT FULLY OPENED (FIRST STAGE). IT WAS NOT RAINING. WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A VERY LOUD SOUND AS IF A GUN WENT OFF. I THEN WAS SHATTERED WITH GL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE E
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet CAMARO — Year Comparison
How does 2019 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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