Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 74/100 (GOOD)

2019 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Report

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro has a good reliability standing, but its 8-speed automatic can shudder, often starting around 30,000 miles.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

9.9per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$585

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,700–$4,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity65/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity87/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

The middle-ranked Camaro year, rating better than both 2018 and 2020, with a transmission shudder as its main complaint.

Top Issues to Watch

POWER TRAIN (15)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
STEERING (4)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Refresh Year

2019 received a 2019 facelift update for the Sixth generation (2016–2024).

Changes: New set of LED headlights; Revised fascia designs.
Year 4 in this generation (2016–2024).
6th generation Camaro (US).

What this means for buyers

Refresh years bring updates but can also introduce new issues. Check early recall data before buying.

2016: Sixth generation (2016–2024) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2019: This Model Year (Refresh)

2019 received a 2019 facelift update for the Sixth generation (2016–2024).

Should You Buy the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

Yes, with one big caution. This year has a good reliability standing and rates above average among 2019 sedans. It sits in the middle of the six scored Camaro years, yet it rates better than both 2018 and 2020. The 2018 car drew more complaints and had two recalls, and the 2020 car had three recalls. Federal crash testing gave it 5 of 5 stars.

The transmission is the main worry. Owners describe the 8-speed automatic shuddering under light throttle, mostly between 25 and 80 mph, like driving over rumble strips. Others report hard first-to-second shifts, slipping, and getting stuck in one gear. Problems often begin around 30,000 miles and get worse. Dealers often call early symptoms normal. Some owners also report power steering assist cutting out while moving, and gauges going blank at highway speed. Federal recall records show one recall, for air bags.

On a test drive, hold light throttle through that 25 to 80 mph range and watch for vibration. Ask for any transmission or torque converter work on record, and confirm the air bag recall was completed. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs above the class norm.

Compared to the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, which scored 3 points lower. See also the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for Sedan

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class
−POWER TRAIN: 8-speed automatic shudders and vibrates under light throttle and while... (15 complaints)
−UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues reported (10 complaints)

Compare 2019 Chevrolet Camaro With

2019 Ford Mustang

Reliability: 67/100

Good

2019 Dodge Challenger

Reliability: 73/100

Good

2019 BMW 4 Series

Reliability: 55/100

Mixed

2019 Porsche 911

Reliability: 64/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

POWER TRAIN (15)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

9.9

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 19.1

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

21V2110002021-03-25

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.

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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Camaro? Check its history first

Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2019 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 8.3%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Rear Seat)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Chevrolet CamaroRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$585

vs $526 avg for midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.2

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

17%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Camaro

$585

Category Avg

$526

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Chevrolet Camaro Resale Value

The Chevrolet Camaro is estimated to retain about 66.7% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Chevrolet Camaro model overall and is not specific to the 2019 model year.

Value Retained: 66.7%
Depreciation: 33.3%
Listings Analyzed: 198

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Chevrolet Camaro depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

16–25 MPG

Running cost: $3,300–$4,900/yr

Fuel + repair

13–22 city / 20–31 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2019 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Camaro 3.6L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	19	29	22	$2,700
Camaro 2.0L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	22	31	25	$2,750
Camaro 3.6L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	16	27	20	$3,000
Camaro 2.0L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	20	30	23	$3,000
Camaro 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S10)	16	27	20	$3,450
Camaro 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	16	24	19	$3,650
Camaro 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S10)	13	21	16	$4,300
Camaro 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	14	20	16	$4,300

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro.

Hold a steady light throttle between 25 and 80 mph and feel for shudder through the wheel, pedal, or seat.
Accelerate gently from a stop and watch for slipping, a hard first-to-second shift, or getting stuck in a gear.
Ask for records of transmission fluid flushes or torque converter replacement tied to the shudder bulletin.
On convertibles, check the rear glass corners for separation from the top and run the top fully open and closed.
Scan for stored trouble codes, including P0700 and C0293, before you buy.
On a long test drive, watch for gauges or lights cutting out, and check the rear bumper wiring for corrosion.
Check the odometer reading against the title and history report, since owner complaints include an odometer discrepancy.
After warmup, confirm the temperature gauge leaves cold and the cooling fan does not run constantly.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro Common Problems by Component

48 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

POWER TRAIN (15)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)STEERING (4)ENGINE (3)STRUCTURE (2)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2)SERVICE BRAKES (2)Other (5)

POWER TRAIN

15 complaints

The 8-speed automatic shudders and vibrates under light throttle and while cruising, usually between 25 and 80 mph. Owners compare it to rolling over strips in the road. Other reports describe hard first-to-second shifts, slipping, erratic shifting, and getting stuck in one gear with check-engine codes. Shops often blame the torque converter, and a GM service bulletin covers the shudder. Symptoms often begin around 30,000 miles and get worse over time. Dealers often call early symptoms normal. Stalling and occasional no-start conditions also appear.

15 complaints total

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

10 complaints

Transmission trouble repeats here: slipping on takeoff, jerking under throttle, harsh or delayed shifts, and shudder that dealers trace to the torque converter. Owners cite service bulletins, and reimbursement is refused once the car is out of warranty. Convertibles show a second pattern. The rear glass delaminates or pulls away from the top, and one top would not close even though the dash said it was secure. Shifter faults bring up shift-to-park warnings while the car is already in park. One sunroof shattered while the car was moving.

10 complaints total

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

The main problem is sudden loss of the instrument cluster and lighting. Gauges go blank at highway speed. In one case every interior and exterior light failed while driving in the dark, traced to a corroded rear bumper wiring harness. One cluster could not be replaced because the part was discontinued. Other reports describe flickering ABS and ESC lights, a false hood-open message that sets off the alarm, moisture in a headlight, a dead backup camera, and a stall from failed lifters. One complaint is about odometer fraud, not a defect.

5 complaints total

STEERING (4 complaints)

STEERING

4 complaints

Power steering assist cuts out while the car is moving, leaving the wheel very heavy or briefly locked. Reports describe a Service Power Steering warning during track driving. On long highway drives, the steering stiffens and then jolts suddenly, forcing hard corrections to stay in the lane. Turning the car off and back on sometimes brings the assist back. Dealers often find no codes and make no repair. A brand-new car also shut down and restarted several times while moving and lost steering while parking. Every case carries a clear loss-of-control risk.

4 complaints total

ENGINE (3 complaints)

ENGINE

3 complaints

Cooling system parts fail early. Reports describe a temperature gauge stuck on cold with the fan running all the time, blamed on the coolant temperature sensor and repeating on the same car. Another thermostat failed under 30,000 miles, well short of its expected life. In a separate case, a loud knock and a check-engine light at about 23,000 miles turned out to be a failed exhaust system, and the car was left unrepaired.

3 complaints total

STRUCTURE (2 complaints)

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

The convertible's rear glass delaminates and pulls away from the top, starting at the corners. With the windows down the glass rattles, and owners worry it could blow off at speed and endanger other drivers. Replacement tops reportedly fail again after about 1 1/2 to 2 years. Dealers decline warranty coverage past 36,000 miles, and one car is on its third top.

2 complaints total

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Engine and fuel delivery failures cause sudden loss of power. In one report, the engine locked up in moderate traffic at highway speed. It happened just as cylinder deactivation switched from four cylinders back to eight on an uphill grade, and the owner had documented maintenance. Another report describes a cracked, leaking high-pressure fuel pump after 37k miles. A sudden engine lockup at speed carries a high crash risk.

2 complaints total

SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaintsSafety-related

Both the main brakes and the electric parking brake are involved. One crash report describes the brakes and steering not responding in a turn on a racetrack at about 50 mph. The car hit the wall at roughly 7,000 miles. Another report describes the parking brake engaging on its own at freeway speed, refusing to release, and reapplying after restarts, with error code C0293 stored. Both carry a serious loss-of-control risk.

2 complaints total1 crash

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

2021-04-30

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 taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the engine temperature gauge needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the cylinder head might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

WHEELS (1 complaints)

WHEELS

1 complaint

2023-09-01

RH REAR WHEEL-cracked without incident. No impact marks. Told by shop factory defected.

When Do 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

30,000–60,300 milesTransmission shudder and failure

Best & Worst Chevrolet Camaro Years

Best Chevrolet Camaro Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Excellent

Chevrolet Camaro Years to Avoid

No Chevrolet Camaro years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 71 and 81 across 6 scored model years.

See full Chevrolet Camaro years-to-avoid analysis

Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Chevrolet Camaro reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	71/100	Good
2019	74/100	Good
2020	71/100	Good
2022	75/100	Good
2023	81/100	Excellent
2024	77/100	Good

Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2024	77/100	-4	Good	0	4
2023	81/100	+6	Excellent	0	0
2022	75/100	+4	Good	1	10
2020	71/100	-3	Good	3	31
2019(selected)	74/100	+3	Good	1	48
2018	71/100	—	Good	2	75

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing and rates above average among 2019 sedans. It also rates better than the 2018 and 2020 Camaro. Owners filed 48 complaints, and the main one is a transmission shudder. It earned 5 of 5 stars in federal crash testing.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?

Transmission complaints lead, with 15 reports of shudder, hard shifts, and slipping. Electrical problems come next, mainly the instrument cluster and lights going dark. Steering assist cutting out and early cooling system failures, such as thermostat and coolant temperature sensor problems, round out the main patterns.

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?

Yes, it is the biggest complaint area. The 8-speed automatic shudders and vibrates, usually between 25 and 80 mph. Symptoms often start around 30,000 miles, and reports run up to about 60,300 miles. Shops often blame the torque converter, and a GM service bulletin covers the shudder.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

Federal recall records show one recall for this year, covering air bags. That is fewer than the 2018 Camaro with two recalls and the 2020 Camaro with three. Check the VIN with a dealer or the federal recall lookup to confirm the repair was done.

How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $585 a year for the Camaro, compared with $526 for its class. That figure covers every year of the model, not only 2019. Ask for records of any transmission, steering, or electrical work before you buy.

Don’t buy a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (65/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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