2020 Chevrolet CAMARO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Chevrolet CAMARO has 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2020 chevrolet camaro. the contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter. the contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 45 mph the performance shifted activated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle drifted and caused it to hit a .

7 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

10 complaints

22%

• The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter. The contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 45 MPH the performance shifted activated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted and caused it to hit a
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - the car itself stopped as I was driving up a hill. The car would not accelerate and while in Drive, the car began to roll backwards. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - as I
• Vehicle was shaking when accelerating, the issue is coming from a faulty transmission shudder on all 8 speed automatic transmission sold by General Motors. My safety was at risk due to very bad shaking that almost felt like the car was going to break down at highway speeds. The issue has been covere

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter. The contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 45 MPH the performance shifted activated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted and caused it to hit a ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

13%

• INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
• The "Safety Restraint system" service warning kept coming on the dash. The chevrolet place said they would have to change the "connectors" on the sensor under the passenger seat. So I had to pay them $100 to fix this. My passenger could have been in danger of NOT having an airbag deploy if needed if
• At random times the car will get the check engine light (Code P2138 when scanned) & show a message on the dash saying “engine power reduced”. This happened to me twice while driving on the highway & 4 other times while driving on city streets. When this happens , I have to pull over to the side of t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

11%

• INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - the car itself stopped as I was driving up a hill. The car would not accelerate and while in Drive, the car began to roll backwards. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - as I
• The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle was overheating, and the coolant gauge was stuck in the cold region. The contact heard an abnormal sound after the vehicle was turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

11%

• INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
• When shifting the vehicle into park and attempting to turn off car, vehicle will give a message on dash “shift to park” when the vehicle is already in park. This issue can cause possible rolling of vehicle for not properly being in park. Power draining due to instruments not shutting down properly.
• The trunk will not open. It will not open even using the keyfob, using the actual key, nor pressing the button on the driver side door. There is a constant message saying that the trunk is not secured and the car is constantly alarming because of the trunk. Unable to open the convertible top. Messag

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

• At random times the car will get the check engine light (Code P2138 when scanned) & show a message on the dash saying “engine power reduced”. This happened to me twice while driving on the highway & 4 other times while driving on city streets. When this happens , I have to pull over to the side of t
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - the car itself stopped as I was driving up a hill. The car would not accelerate and while in Drive, the car began to roll backwards. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - as I
• The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while shifting into gears to pull out of a parking space, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the TCM was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“At random times the car will get the check engine light (Code P2138 when scanned) & show a message on the dash saying “engine power reduced”. This happened to me twice while driving on the highway & 4 other times while driving on city streets. When this happens , I have to pull over to the side of t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 46 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter. The contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 45 MPH the performance shifted activated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted and caused it to hit a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)