The best and worst Chevrolet Camaro years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Camaros old enough to judge (2009–2022), the 2009 and 2020–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2010, 2015 and 2017 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2010 Chevrolet Camaro · 36.2 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 48,322 miles; then timing chain, guides and tensioners.
2015 Chevrolet Camaro · 26.6 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 44,000 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro · 27.4 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Electric power steering motor and module, typically around 39,500 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Years with the fewest complaints
2009 Chevrolet Camaro · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2020 Chevrolet Camaro · 10.4 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 15,500 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Camaro · 7.8 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 40,213 miles.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro · 5.3 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Water leaks and seals.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Camaro year: 17.5 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
Among Chevrolet Camaros old enough to judge (2009–2022), the 2010 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 36.2, about 2.1× a typical Chevrolet Camaro year. The 2015 and 2017 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
The 2009 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Camaros from 2009–2022: 0.0, against 17.5 for a typical year. The 2020–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 48,322 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Camaro years ranked?
The 2023–2024 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.