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Which year to buy
Best bet2023Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2017More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
245 serious complaints of 295, the most about air bags (83) and engine (74); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side seat air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2014
“The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was stretched and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On some 2010-2013 model year Chevrolet Camaro vehicles, the license-plate lamp housing-retention features could fracture off the housing. 15030 - Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-908, Sep 2015)
- Repair program Certain 2008-2010 model year General Motors vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle's battery life. Dealers are to remove the fuse for the OnStar module to reset it. (14648, Feb 2015)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236G, Mar 2016)
- Repair program If diagnosis leads to replacement of the air conditioning compressor for poor performance, an overheating concern or broken shaft, and you find that the repair history in general motors vehicle identification number indicates the compressor has been replaced in the past for similar reasons then… (PIC5294C, Sep 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
295 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl; 6.2L 8-cyl · Drive: RWD
2010 Camaro trims
| 2SS | LS | LT | LT2 | SS |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 4 | Engine (3) | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 15 | Engine (6) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 14 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 20 | Power train (10) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 31 | Power train (10) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 53 | Power train (20) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 15–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 81 | Electrical system (20) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 15–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 189 | Steering (58) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 19–25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 141 | Power train (48) | Yes |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 14–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 206 | Electrical system (111) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 14–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 188 | Electrical system (99) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 14–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 187 | Electrical system (81) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 14–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 113 | Electrical system (27) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 194 | Air bags (69) | No |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 295 | Air bags (83) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Camaro 2016–2023 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro SS with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro SS with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro SS without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro SS without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro SS with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro SS with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro SS without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro SS without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro without Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro without Recaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Recaro C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Recaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 14 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 25 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 25 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 25 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 25 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 53 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 53 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 34 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 81 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 81 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 68 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 68 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 68 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 68 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 189 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 189 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 167 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 167 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 167 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 167 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 141 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 141 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 206 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 206 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 188 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 188 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 187 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 187 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 113 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 113 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 194 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 194 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Camaro 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 295 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Camaro | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–22 |
| 2023 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–25 |
| 2022 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–25 |
| 2021 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–25 |
| 2020 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–25 |
| 2019 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–25 |
| 2018 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–25 |
| 2017 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–25 |
| 2016 | Camaro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
19–25 |
| 2015 | Camaro | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–22 |
| 2014 | Camaro | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–22 |
| 2013 | Camaro | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–22 |
| 2012 | Camaro | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–22 |
| 2011 | Camaro | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
19–22 |
| 2010 | Camaro | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
19–22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.