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2023 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Owners filed 16 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between Jun 2023 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (6).

Complaints
16
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine6
  2. Electrical system5
  3. Fuel/propulsion system4
  4. Air bags3
  5. Power train2
  6. Structure1
  7. Visibility/wiper1
  8. Service brakes1
  9. Seat belts1
  10. Other / unknown2

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

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20234
20241
202510
20261

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

6 reports
“Engine failure which required a full engine replacement. The vehicle is unmodified and the engine was replaced under warranty. The certified Chevrolet dealer that replaced the engine confirmed that the issue was the same bearing failure that is impacting the 6.2L L87 V8 engines. The engine in my Camaro is a 6.2L LT1 V8, which is not covered under the current L87 recall. The first indicator of the issue was a grinding noise coming from the engine when coming to a stop. This noise was most noticable when coming to a stop or accelerating from a stop. No warning lights or error messages ever appeared.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 13, 2025EngineODI 11704912

Electrical system

5 reports1 crash
“Subject: Inadequate Anti-Theft Security – 2023 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE To Whom It May Concern: I am filing this complaint regarding the lack of sufficient theft deterrent technology in the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE, which directly contributed to my vehicle being stolen in July 2025. Despite being a high-performance vehicle valued at over $50,000, the Camaro lacks a modern immobilizer system, encrypted key access, or any active anti-theft protections to prevent increasingly common theft methods such as relay attacks, CAN injection, or signal spoofing. My vehicle was stolen in under one minute from a secure location, and the incident aligns with a growing national trend of GM vehicles being targeted due to these vulnerabilities. 2 years of $1,000 payments for it to be easily stolen is outrageous. I had full coverage insurance and was enrolled in OnStar, yet the recovery process was ineffective, and OnStar was unable to track the vehicle in time. Chevrolet and GM have not provided an adequate explanation for why newer models are being sold without basic theft-prevention technology that is now standard in vehicles from other manufacturers. Given the scale of…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 9, 2025Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11672384

Fuel/propulsion system

4 reports1 crash
“The rods broke. The lifters are faulty and the power cuts off in the middle of driving. The car was taken back to the dealership and the cam shaft was replaced as well as the rods. However, after getting it back the car looses power and will not accelerate. It is currently in the shop as I type this complaint.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 31, 2025Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11651831

Air bags

3 reports2 crashes
“Traveling at Hwy speed rear ended vehicle which stop on the HOV lane front end driver side crumbled no air bags deployed”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2025Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11691615

Power train

2 reports
“Over a year ago, my car developed an intermittent slow crank/starting issue. After driving 20–30 minutes and turning the engine off, it often wouldn’t restart on the first try, sometimes requiring 2–5 cranks. From my research (forums, Reddit, Facebook), I suspected heat soak affecting the starter, which can eventually harm the battery, alternator, or starter itself. About six months ago, the battery was replaced under warranty, though I don’t know the full details of what the dealership diagnosed back then. On April 25, 2025, a more dangerous incident occurred: while driving on the highway, my engine suddenly lost all power without warning, right as I tried to accelerate to merge lanes. I had to coast in neutral onto the shoulder, narrowly avoiding a dangerous situation on a busy road. There were no warning lights or advance signs. After getting towed, I suspected the alternator had failed due to the long-term starter heat soak issue. Both the tow truck driver and dealership technician thought the same, especially after the dealership checked the OBD2 and only saw low-voltage-related codes. After 1-2 weeks of diagnostics, the dealership shocked me with their…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 10, 2025Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11660111

Structure

1 report
“VIN: [XXX], 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, 68000 miles. Convertible top rear window glass separating from fabric. Failure at all corners. Bare glass exposed, black frit/silk screen remains on body frame. Water leak in upper right corner, lower left gap allows finger insertion. Component available for inspection in [XXX]. Safety risk: Glass rattles at highway speed, may detach and hit following vehicles/pedestrians. Known defect per GM TSB 17-NA-216 - insufficient primer during assembly causing stress points. Similar failures reported 2016-2023. No recall found for my VIN as of XXX (0 Unrepaired Recalls). Problem reproduced and confirmed by GM dealer, referred to Orlando Airport body shop cooperating with GM. Dealer declined warranty: Bumper to Bumper expired XXX (214 days ago). Second owner, recently purchased. No warning lamps, first symptom water leak and wind noise XXX, worsening. Request safety investigation. Facebook videos claim recall for 2017-2018, but officially only TSB exists.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 25, 2026Structure, Visibility/wiperODI 11773537
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

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