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2014 Chevrolet CamaroRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 188 owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. Most complaints involve electrical system (99) and steering (32). The EPA rates it 14–22 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
14–22mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Sep 2019
Owner complaints
188
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: ignition

Remedy pending

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.

Electrical systemReported Sep 19, 2019NHTSA 19E064000

Steering

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

SteeringReported Jul 2, 2014NHTSA 14V409000

Electrical system: ignition

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Electrical systemReported Jun 20, 2014NHTSA 14V346000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

188 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2013 – Sep 2026
  1. Electrical system99
  2. Steering32
  3. Engine21
  4. Exterior lighting17
  5. Air bags16
  6. Power train15
  7. Electronic stability control (esc)9
  8. Service brakes8
  9. Vehicle speed control5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Camaro model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996125
199775
1998191
199997
200087
200153
200281
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017190
201881
201953
202033
202120
202214
202315
20244
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

99 reports3 crashes3 fires
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact was unable to remove the key fob from the ignition. The contact manually moved the clutch to be able to remove the key fob. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to remove the key fob from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The contact received a new key fob. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 24, 2025Electrical systemODI 11638426

Steering

32 reports3 crashes
“My 2014 Camaro SS, has about 35k miles on it now, and only drive during the summer. I was looking for a parking spot at work, went to turn right, and the steering wheel totally locked up on me, would not turn left or right from a straight position, ended up slamming on the brakes for i wouldn't run into the embankment in front of me. Put the car in Park, kept playing with the steering wheel, and it finally came free and turned right, after trying to go from left to right a couple of times. So put it back in drive and it performed normally the rest of the day. Sometimes when parking the car, the key will not go fully into the lock position, without starting and shutting the car down a few times, and wiggling the steering wheel in the center position. I See there is a steering related recall on this vehicle but thinking that isn't the problem, but will check it out just in case. But as you can see this could be a very dangerous situation when driving down the highway at 70 MPH. This car was also one that had the key upgrade to it for the issue with the ignition switch, but thinking that isn't an issue. I also used to work for GM in Powertrain, and the…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 8, 2024SteeringODI 11587764

Engine

21 reports1 crash
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 with the 3.6L LFX engine because the vehicle intermittently stalls and/or will not restart after being driven or exposed to high ambient temperatures. I live in [XXX], where extreme temperatures and extended idling in traffic are normal driving conditions. The vehicle can operate normally and then experience a fuel-delivery-related failure after becoming hot. It may stall or fail to restart and can remain unable to start until it cools down. This makes the vehicle unpredictable and unsafe to operate because I cannot know when it will lose the ability to run or restart. This is especially dangerous in Phoenix traffic. A driver cannot reasonably avoid traffic congestion, extended idling, construction, accidents, or other situations where the vehicle remains exposed to extreme heat. I have had to alter how and where I drive because I am concerned that the vehicle may stall and leave me stranded in or near moving traffic. The vehicle has experienced fuel-system-related diagnostic trouble codes, including P2635 (Fuel Pump Flow Performance), P069E, and P018B. The high-pressure fuel pump has already…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 3, 2026Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11761887
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 7.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd · Automatic (S6) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Camaro
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
192922$2,850399
Camaro
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
182721$2,950422
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
172720$3,100440
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$3,300480
Camaro
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
152418$3,450483
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
141916$4,850556
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
131915$5,150580
Camaro
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
121814$5,550626
  • Camaro
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    19 city · 29 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 27 hwy · $2,950/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    17 city · 27 hwy · $3,100/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $3,300/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    15 city · 24 hwy · $3,450/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    14 city · 19 hwy · $4,850/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L
    13 city · 19 hwy · $5,150/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    12 city · 18 hwy · $5,550/yr
    14
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
—/ 5
Not rated
Chevrolet Camaro C RWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.7%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 8298Vehicle 8297
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 Camaro questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Owners filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (99), steering (32), engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at 14–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026