MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Camaro

▲ Better than typical
2020 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:41.911Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Camaro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 187 complaints 2013 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2020: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017186
201880
201952
202031
202117
202213
202315
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 32%

32% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while shifting into gears to pull out of a parking space, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the TCM was replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250514

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220502

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200120

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing bulbs.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191218 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019.

Campaign 19V837000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210414 — air bags

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Campaign 21V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250407 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025.

Campaign 25V148000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V837000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V211000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V148000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1984

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.