Pictured: the 6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS (2016).
Camaro SS 4th gen (F-body) · 2000
Corvette-derived LS1 V8 with Ram Air hood; SS was a Z28 package.
Camaro SS manual (LS3) 5th gen (Zeta) · 2010–2015
LS3 with the manual, AFM-equipped L99 with the automatic.
Camaro SS 1LE 6th gen (Alpha) · 2017–2024
Direct-injected LT1, 223 lb lighter than the 2015 SS.
4th gen (F-body) Camaro SS · 2000–2002
Coupe, convertible, 2000–2002. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
320 hpat 5,200 rpm
Ram Air induction and other changes lift the Z28's 305 hp to 320.
325 hp
Rating rises from 320 to 325 hp for 2001. Tested car is a 2002 35th Anniversary SS.
5.7-liter V8, pushrod
Engine's YouTube owner tone 46/100 · #2 of 3 Camaro SS engines (videos about the GM LS1 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
GM LS1 engine page →Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 643 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2000–2002 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 192 complaints and 5 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Camaro" for those years, other engines included.
A knock or tick on cold starts that fades as the engine warms is common on the LS1. The outlet calls it noisy but not harmful when it goes away warm.
Fix: Usually left alone; a noise that stays when warm needs a leak-down test.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2000–2002)Worn piston ring seals and piston-to-wall clearance can lead to high oil use and blow-by.
Fix: Check the level between changes; a ring job is the real fix.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2000–2002)The water pump gasket and shaft can leak or fail, often around 100,000 miles.
Fix: Replace the gasket or the pump.
Nothing stands out.
Share of the 193 most-watched 4th gen (F-body) Camaro SS videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
5th gen (Zeta) Camaro SS · 2010–2015
Coupe, convertible, 2010–2015. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
426 hpat 5,900 rpm
400 hpat 5,900 rpm
L99 engine: lower 10.4:1 compression and cylinder deactivation (AFM).
426 hp
Solid anti-roll bars, 285/35ZR20 tires all round and a shorter 3.91 final drive.
6.2-liter V8, pushrod
Engine's YouTube owner tone 51/100 · #1 of 3 Camaro SS engines (videos about the GM LS3 / L99 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
GM LS3 / L99 engine page →Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 68 owner complaints and 10 recalls for 2010–2015 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 1,183 complaints and 10 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Camaro" for those years, other engines included.
A pending class action says GM's AFM lifters fail early and names 2014-and-later Camaro SS. Only the automatic L99 has AFM in this generation; no court has found a defect.
5 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2010–2015)The factory rocker trunnion needle bearings can walk out and drop needles into the oil, mainly on high-rpm or modified engines with stiffer valve springs.
Fix: Fit an upgraded trunnion kit when modifying the engine.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2010–2015)Nothing stands out.
Share of the 193 most-watched 5th gen (Zeta) Camaro SS videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS · 2016–2024
Coupe, convertible, 2016–2024. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
455 hpat 6,000 rpm
455 hp
Automatic cars add AFM, which shuts off four cylinders at light load.
455 hp
455 hp
Magnetic Ride, electronic limited-slip diff, six-piston Brembos, track coolers.
6.2-liter V8, pushrod, direct injection
Engine's YouTube owner tone 45/100 · #3 of 3 Camaro SS engines (videos about the GM LT1 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
GM LT1 engine page →Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 0 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2016–2024 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 548 complaints and 8 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Camaro" for those years, other engines included.
A pending class action says GM's AFM lifters fail early and names 2016-and-later Camaros. Class status was not granted as of December 2025; no court has found a defect.
8 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2016–2024)GM told dealers some 2016 Camaro SS idled high after a throttle blip, and noted false P2096-P2099 codes and cold-start surge.
Fix: Dealer engine-computer update (GM PIP5379, Feb 2016).
Nothing stands out.
Share of the 193 most-watched 6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Showing the years only ().Showing every year.
NHTSA files the Camaro SS under Camaro, so these counts are every Camaro of these years, V6 and V8 (and the 2016-on four-cylinder).
No Lemon Index for the Camaro SS: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.
4th gen (F-body): 192 complaints for 2000–2002.
5th gen (Zeta): 1,183 complaints for 2010–2015.
6th gen (Alpha): 548 complaints for 2016–2024.
4th gen (F-body) · 2000–2002
5th gen (Zeta) · 2010–2015
6th gen (Alpha) · 2016–2024
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014.
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seat
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.
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.
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburba
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.
Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.
The 6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS 1LE makes 455 hp and 455 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
The 6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS (2016–2024) uses the GM LT1, a 6.2-liter V8, pushrod, direct injection. Older generations: 4th gen (F-body): GM LS1; 5th gen (Zeta): GM LS3 / L99.
GM LS3 / L99 51/100, GM LS1 46/100, GM LT1 45/100. That's the tone of the most-watched videos about each engine, praise words against trouble words.
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