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2019 Chevrolet Camaro Problems & Owner Complaints
Age-normalised, this year draws ~6.5 complaints per year on the road — ranking 10 of 13 Chevrolet Camaro years we track (1 = most complaints per year).
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What owners report
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, cited in 20 of 52 filed complaints (38%).
Electrical System is next (7 complaints, 13%), followed by Engine (5), Steering (5), Service Brakes (3).
Across all complaints, 3 report a crash, 2 report injuries.
The most safety-critical cluster is Service Brakes: 2 crash, 1 injury report(s).
Complaints by vehicle system
Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 52.
Power Train 20 1 crash 1 injury
“The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle on the side of a residential road, she attempted to place the shift knob from Drive into Park. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly jolted and accelerated forward independently. The vehicle proceeded through a red light at approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid colliding with traffic, but the incident concluded when the vehicle crashed into a nearby high school building. The vehicle was going 20 MPH at the time of the crash. The front of the contact vehicle crashed into…”
NHTSA complaint #11739611, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“I've submitted a safety complaint #11733895. I wanted to give an update regarding GM Goodwill Assistance, which is 10% of $10,000 transmission replacement per Chevrolet. This is a known documented transmission defect from GM manufacturing, it is a major safety issue, the car was sold to me with GM/Chevrolet knowing about this issue, but they are putting the financial burden on the consumer. Diagnostic from Chevrolet confirms this defect and they basically are saying they won't help. This transmission should be 100% recalled for safety issues and I am just speechless it has not been. The random…”
NHTSA complaint #11736155, 2025
“The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous transmission defect that manifests as intense shuddering and vibrations followed by instances of random, unintended acceleration. Specifically, while operating the vehicle at various speeds, the transmission fails to engage properly, causing a violent vibration/shudder. This is frequently followed by the vehicle surging or accelerating unexpectedly without increased pressure on the gas pedal. This condition creates a significant safety hazard as it compromises the driver's ability to maintain a constant speed and control the vehicle in traffi…”
NHTSA complaint #11733895, 2025
Unknown Or Other 14
“Transmission Failures.The issue initially presented as intermittent trasmision shuddering, hesitation during accelaration, harsh and delayed shifting, and noticeable vibration, particularly at low speeds and during gear changes. These symptms progressively worsened over time and affected drivability and safty. Prior the failure, there were no warning lights or dashboard messages displayed. Based on professional diagnosis, they are consistent with internal transmission defects commonly reported for this model.(GM's-8 speed automatic transmition 8L45/8L90)Technical Service Bulletins TSB18-NA-335…”
NHTSA complaint #11716329, 2025
“I have noticed that my car is shuttering/vibrating. I feel it in the steering wheel/gas pedal to my seat. It starts at 35mph plus and at different speed intervals. I either have to decelerate or accelerate to get it to quit. My neighbor who is a mechanic at Maserati/Porsche dealer road with me to verify and also pulled up codes. None were set off. He researched complaints of same issues. Possible fixes could be from changing transmission fluid/flushes/torque converter replacement. Apparently a common issue problems reported. Under 80gs on odometer. Another reported high issue I had to take…”
NHTSA complaint #11714555, 2025
“When i press the gas the car transmission is jerking.”
NHTSA complaint #11707675, 2025
Electrical System 7
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard involving my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle has suffered a total failure of its audio amplifier, resulting in a complete loss of all interior audio. This is not a convenience or entertainment issue. Because the amplifier controls all vehicle audio output, the car no longer produces any audible safety warning alerts or chimes. This includes the complete loss of: * Turn signal indicator clicks (leaving the driver unaware if indicators are active) * Seatbelt unfastened reminder alarms * Door/trunk-ajar alerts * Blind-spot monitoring audible alerts * Forw…”
NHTSA complaint #11753986, 2026
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 70,962. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 134,606.”
NHTSA complaint #11726950, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel failed to display the speed, RPM, engine temperature, or any other vehicle information. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the part had been discontinued. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11659616, 2025
Engine 5
“Thermostat is failing under part recommend mileage. GM is not taking this under consideration. States part last up to 100,000 miles. It’s failing under 30,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11728112, 2026
“I have noticed that my car is shuttering/vibrating. I feel it in the steering wheel/gas pedal to my seat. It starts at 35mph plus and at different speed intervals. I either have to decelerate or accelerate to get it to quit. My neighbor who is a mechanic at Maserati/Porsche dealer road with me to verify and also pulled up codes. None were set off. He researched complaints of same issues. Possible fixes could be from changing transmission fluid/flushes/torque converter replacement. Apparently a common issue problems reported. Under 80gs on odometer. Another reported high issue I had to take…”
NHTSA complaint #11714555, 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11686417, 2025
Steering 5 1 crash
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and, on a race, track the vehicle would not brake and the steering wheel failed to turn the vehicle as the contact was navigating a turn on the racetrack. The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on the driver's side. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed by a manufacturer representative, however, the information was not shared with the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was app…”
NHTSA complaint #11480040, 2022 · crash
“The electronic power steering system failed during track driving. Driving aggressively for almost 30 minutes, the power steering assist failed to “assist”; the vehicle was able to be steered but only with great effort in turning the steering wheel causing a loss of control. The message “Service Power Steering” message appeared on the instrument cluster. Exiting the track and turning the vehicle off then on allowed the steering system to return to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11609193, 2024
“Power steering on vehicle failed causing the steering to lock up while driving with almost no ability to stear the car. This problem was found and issued a recall on earlier years but not mine although the car was built the same time as those earlier years.”
NHTSA complaint #11579224, 2024
Service Brakes 3 2 crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A POLE. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE ONSTAR SYSTEM PROVIDED AN ALERT THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND STABILITRAK WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SERVICED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. ONSTAR DETECTED THE BRAKE FAILURE THE DAY AFTER THE CRASH. THE V…”
NHTSA complaint #11269130, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and, on a race, track the vehicle would not brake and the steering wheel failed to turn the vehicle as the contact was navigating a turn on the racetrack. The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on the driver's side. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed by a manufacturer representative, however, the information was not shared with the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was app…”
NHTSA complaint #11480040, 2022 · crash
“Started driving down the highway and the parking brake engaged while I was going seventy miles an hour on the freeway. I felt resistance For the rest of my trip. I got to destination one.Couldn't get the parking break to disengage.And I had to drive at home like that. Unhooked to the battery cable and the parking brake disengaged for a moment.Next time I started the car , the parking brake on again and when I put it in reverse , it disengaged. Then it came on. Again. Took it to The shop and got an error code. It was really frightening driving down the highway and feeling the parking brake enga…”
NHTSA complaint #11691978, 2025
Structure 3
“Rear window glass in convertible top became delaminated from seal at all corners. Glass rattled when windows were down like it was going to blow off the car. This is a safety issue as the glass may fly off the car. The dealership said they will not warranty the top past 36,000 miles. This is third third top installed on this car. This defect occurs after about 1 1/2 to 2 years before a new one is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11711823, 2025
“The rear window is separating from the roof. It seems to be a common problem with certain Camaros and other type GM convertibles. The original roof was replaced on this vehicle for same problem. The replaced rear window, roof is now separating from the roof again. (in less than 2 years since the original roof was replaced) GM/Chevrolet's only fix is to replace the entire roof. It appears to be a manufacturing defect with the glue/adhesive in the manufacturing process. Chevy will not honor or stand behind their product and want me to pay for the entire roof replacement. It is a known iss…”
NHTSA complaint #11507963, 2023
“Rear window separating from convertiable. Local Chevy dealer has inspected the car. Safety issue for others as it can come off while driving. GM recalled 2017 & 2018 for faulty glue adhering GM headquarters has been contacted”
NHTSA complaint #11526453, 2022
Fuel/Propulsion System 2
“While driving with Cruise control on doing 70MPH (+\- 5mph) the car was in fuel management mode so only 4 of the 8 cylinders were in use. When going on an uphill incline the car cycled to V8. Instantly, I had a loss of power for a second and then the entire engine locked up in the middle of moderate traffic. Providing maintenance log to show that it wasn’t a lack of maintenance”
NHTSA complaint #11696991, 2025
“High pressure fuel pump cracked and leaking after 37k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11517595, 2023
Air Bags 1 1 crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A POLE. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE ONSTAR SYSTEM PROVIDED AN ALERT THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND STABILITRAK WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SERVICED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. ONSTAR DETECTED THE BRAKE FAILURE THE DAY AFTER THE CRASH. THE V…”
NHTSA complaint #11269130, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
Back Over Prevention 1
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard involving my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle has suffered a total failure of its audio amplifier, resulting in a complete loss of all interior audio. This is not a convenience or entertainment issue. Because the amplifier controls all vehicle audio output, the car no longer produces any audible safety warning alerts or chimes. This includes the complete loss of: * Turn signal indicator clicks (leaving the driver unaware if indicators are active) * Seatbelt unfastened reminder alarms * Door/trunk-ajar alerts * Blind-spot monitoring audible alerts * Forw…”
NHTSA complaint #11753986, 2026
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1
“THE ABS & ESC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & OFF ON THE DASH NOW THE HOOD OPEN MESSAGE IS POPPING ON & OFF NOT ALLOWING ME TO LOCK MY DOORS BECAUSE IT TRIGGERS THE THEFT ALARM. VEHICLE IS LEFT UNLOCKED 24/7 DUE TO THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE IT SEEMS WATER HAS SEEPED INTO LEFT HEADLIGHT BECAUSE MOISTURE IS IN THERE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY & MOVING. VEHICLE WAS PUT IN THE SHOP HOOD SENSOR MATCHED WAS CHANGED 3X STILL NOT WORKING”
NHTSA complaint #11363009, 2020
Engine And Engine Cooling 1
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal on some occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the torque converter, the engine temperature gauge, and the cylinder head were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was tak…”
NHTSA complaint #11632176, 2021
Exterior Lighting 1
“When driving all gages stop working all lighting inside and outside when driving. Happens sporadically. Took to Chevrolet and they said needed a battery so i changed and still happened. Took to performance shop and left for almost a month where a diagnosis was made that it was a corroded rear bumper wiring harness. I also found this problem on a forum with other cameros. He cleaned and it did not act up for a couple of weeks then on my way to work early one morning this week (dark outside) running approx 60 mph all of my lights went out again. My car still runs just no lights. Called Chevrolet…”
NHTSA complaint #11607581, 2024
Suspension 1
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, while steering the vehicle wobbled without warning. The contact stated that the wobble occurred with the rear wheels. The contact stated that the inside tread on the rear tires was worn and the tires needed to be replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and found no failure with the vehicle. As the failure persisted, the rear tires were replaced for a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and provided the same result. The con…”
NHTSA complaint #11434985, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control 1 1 crash 1 injury
“The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle on the side of a residential road, she attempted to place the shift knob from Drive into Park. At that moment, the vehicle suddenly jolted and accelerated forward independently. The vehicle proceeded through a red light at approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid colliding with traffic, but the incident concluded when the vehicle crashed into a nearby high school building. The vehicle was going 20 MPH at the time of the crash. The front of the contact vehicle crashed into…”
NHTSA complaint #11739611, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
Visibility 1
“The rear window is separating from the roof. It seems to be a common problem with certain Camaros and other type GM convertibles. The original roof was replaced on this vehicle for same problem. The replaced rear window, roof is now separating from the roof again. (in less than 2 years since the original roof was replaced) GM/Chevrolet's only fix is to replace the entire roof. It appears to be a manufacturing defect with the glue/adhesive in the manufacturing process. Chevy will not honor or stand behind their product and want me to pay for the entire roof replacement. It is a known iss…”
NHTSA complaint #11507963, 2023
Visibility/Wiper 1
“When driving all gages stop working all lighting inside and outside when driving. Happens sporadically. Took to Chevrolet and they said needed a battery so i changed and still happened. Took to performance shop and left for almost a month where a diagnosis was made that it was a corroded rear bumper wiring harness. I also found this problem on a forum with other cameros. He cleaned and it did not act up for a couple of weeks then on my way to work early one morning this week (dark outside) running approx 60 mph all of my lights went out again. My car still runs just no lights. Called Chevrolet…”
NHTSA complaint #11607581, 2024
Wheels 1
“RH REAR WHEEL-cracked without incident. No impact marks. Told by shop factory defected.”
NHTSA complaint #11542140, 2023
How we read this (methodology)
How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro draws about 6.5 complaints per year on the road, ranking 10 of 13 among the Chevrolet Camaro model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).
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