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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.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual Extended coverage
81 serious complaints of 113, the most about engine (26) and air bags (22); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation RQ13002: air bag non-deployment.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective timing chain and gear. The contact was informed that the timing chain and gear needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2023
“Tlthe contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sdm was not communicating.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jan 2015
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Some 2012 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles equipped with 3.0L (LFW), 3.6L (LFX), or 6.2L (LSA) engines and some 2012 model year Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with 3.6L (LFX), or 6.2L (LS3, L99, LSA) engines may have an evaporative emission canister vent solenoid valve that may not properly… (14264, Feb 2015)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles equipped with 3.6L (LFX), or 6.2L (LS3, L99, LSA) engines may have an evaporative emission canister vent solenoid valve that may not properly close. 14264B - Special Coverage - Revised Warranty Transaction Information Section. (14264B, Aug 2017)
- Extended coverage Special Coverage Adjustment - Superchasrger Warranty Extension - Equipped with 6.2L V8 Engine (LSA) (13313, May 2014)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles, equipped with a 6.2l v8 engine (lsa), may have a condition where the engines supercharger may not function as designed. 13313 - special coverage. (G-192624, May 2014)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l (lfw), 3.6l (lfx), or 6.2l (lsa) engines and some 2012 model year chevrolet camaro vehicles equipped with 3.6l (lfx), or 6.2l (ls3, l99, lsa) engines may have an evaporative emission canister vent solenoid valve that may not properly close. 14264 - special coverage. (G-204647, Nov 2014)
- 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)
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.
113 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–22 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2012 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; 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · Drive: RWD
2012 Camaro trims
| 2SS | LS | LT | LT2 | SS |
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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.