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2019 Chevrolet CamaroRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. Most complaints involve power train (20) and electrical system (7). The EPA rates it 16–25 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
16–25mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Mar 2021
Owner complaints
53
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Air bags: frontal

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported Mar 25, 2021NHTSA 21V211000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

53 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2019 – Sep 2026
  1. Power train20
  2. Electrical system7
  3. Engine5
  4. Steering5
  5. Structure4
  6. Service brakes3
  7. Fuel/propulsion system2
  8. Back over prevention1
  9. Vehicle speed control1

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
2017191
201881
201953
202033
202120
202214
202316
20244
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
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

Power train

20 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle on the side of a residential road, she attempted to place the shift knob from Drive into Park. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly jolted and accelerated forward independently. The vehicle proceeded through a red light at approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid colliding with traffic, but the incident concluded when the vehicle crashed into a nearby high school building. The vehicle was going 20 MPH at the time of the crash. The front of the contact vehicle crashed into the building. The property damage was a high school gate. The vehicle's final position ended in a high school gate. The air bags deployed, but the vehicle emblem on the steering wheel caused the consumer to have extensive injuries on her forehead. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The contact was the only occupant in the vehicle. The injuries sustained by the occupant were head injuries, broken left wrist, left side of her abdomen was bruised and so were both of her arms. Medical treatment was needed for the injuries including surgery's. The…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 22, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed controlCrash reportedODI 11739611

Electrical system

7 reports
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard involving my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle has suffered a total failure of its audio amplifier, resulting in a complete loss of all interior audio. This is not a convenience or entertainment issue. Because the amplifier controls all vehicle audio output, the car no longer produces any audible safety warning alerts or chimes. This includes the complete loss of: * Turn signal indicator clicks (leaving the driver unaware if indicators are active) * Seatbelt unfastened reminder alarms * Door/trunk-ajar alerts * Blind-spot monitoring audible alerts * Forward collision warning alerts * Parking assist sensor warnings Operating a vehicle without these critical sensory alerts creates an immediate, active hazard on public roads. The driver cannot hear warnings of imminent collisions, lane departures, or simple indicators like active turn signals. The vehicle was taken to an authorized GM dealership (Jake Sweeney Chevrolet) on July 7, 2026. A diagnostic check confirmed internal amplifier damage. A valid extended warranty claim was approved to replace the part. However, General Motors Executive Customer Service and the dealership…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 31, 2026Electrical system, Back over preventionODI 11753986

Engine

5 reports
“Thermostat is failing under part recommend mileage. GM is not taking this under consideration. States part last up to 100,000 miles. It’s failing under 30,000 miles.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 30, 2026EngineODI 11728112
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
Subcompact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic (S10)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline · Regular 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 (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
223125$3,100354
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
203023$3,350379
Camaro
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
192922$2,850396
Camaro
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162720$3,850450
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162720$3,100445
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$4,050477
Camaro
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
132116$4,850571
Camaro
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
142016$4,850565
  • Camaro
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 31 hwy · $3,100/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    20 city · 30 hwy · $3,350/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    19 city · 29 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    16 city · 27 hwy · $3,850/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    16 city · 27 hwy · $3,100/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    13 city · 21 hwy · $4,850/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Camaro
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    14 city · 20 hwy · $4,850/yr
    16
    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

6 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
8.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.3%
Overall
— / 5
Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 13589Vehicle 13585Vehicle 13588
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

2019 Camaro questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?

1 safety recall 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 2019 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (20), electrical system (7), engine (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro at 16–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026