The Lemon Index2014 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro is better than average by owner complaints: 78 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 83, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 14 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 188 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 61K miles on the car (130 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 21K–69K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 3K–69K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 5K–58K miles
Recalls 4
- electrical 2019
GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies.
- steering 2014
Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2013
Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1838 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When making low speed turns there may be a chatter noise from the rear of the vehicle
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
- No cranking or starting, caused by possible excessive
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
This car shut-off on me on two separate occasions when I backed out and when I made a right turn onto a busy street.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 10604777
More owner reports
Heater core failed allowing hot ethyl glycol to spill into passenger compartment floor/foot area.
NHTSA complaint 10713457
Driving on cruise control. Knee bumped key, engine turned off at 60 mph. Power steering and brakes still worked, but engine was off.
NHTSA complaint 10586895
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 83; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (37%), engine (21%) and steering (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have?
4 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro get?
14 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,800 and 61,800 miles. The middle report was at 37,400 miles, from 130 complaints.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works