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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.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual Extended coverage
147 serious complaints of 194, the most about air bags (69) and engine (28); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. While driving 50 mph, the front driver and passenger and side air bags deployed. The service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Nov 2015
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle failed to restart as intended, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2026
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 The air conditioning compressor may not turn on or turn off. 11160B - Customer Satisfaction Program (expiration date extended). (G-166391, May 2013)
- 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. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
- 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.
194 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 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
2011 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.