The Lemon Index2019 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 14 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 16 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 53 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2019 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 4K to 63K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2021
The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The car sometimes will not start. Key fobs have been replaced new from Chevrolet dealer also new battery and multiple Chevrolet dealers can not find a problem but many times the car will not start.
2019 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 11386735
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (29%), electrical (21%) and steering (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?
16 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 29% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2019?
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