The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Camaro · 2020
2020 Chevrolet Camaro. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 20 / 30 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | 19 / 29 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | 16 / 27 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S10) | RWD | 13 / 21 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 53,000 miles. Median 21,000, from 13 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 21,000 | 7,500–93,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 38% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 23% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Speed control | 15% |
| Wipers & visibility | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
25V148000 Mar 2025 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Risk. Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
21V211000 Mar 2021 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
19V837000 Nov 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk. Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Manufacturer communications 938
Chevy filed 938 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil…
- Tick noise from the engine cold, initial start
Crash ratings by version
| 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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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