The Lemon Index
Transmission complaints owners filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) for each model year, per 100,000 cars sold. A complaint counts when it's filed under the transmission, or under the power train and the owner describes the transmission (shifting, slipping, gears, CVT). It's an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and older years have had longer to collect complaints.
What owners describe
Share of this model's transmission complaints that mention each symptom. One complaint can mention several.
Transmission and power train recalls
- 2022 2025
The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
- 2021 2021
The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
In owners' words
While the vehicle is moving on either street or highway, the transmission vibrates when slowly accelerating and the rpm's are around 1500.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint
Transmission is shuddering. Can try to accelerate and it lurches until it finally catches gear and goes. Definitely a concern when at a stop and pulling into traffic
2017 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint
Quick answers
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have transmission problems?
By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Chevrolet Camaro years are 2017, 2016, 2010.
What are common Chevrolet Camaro transmission problems?
Owners most often describe shudder, hard or jerky shifting, lost power while driving.
Which Chevrolet Camaro years have the fewest transmission complaints?
Since 2010, the Chevrolet Camaro years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2023, 2022, 2014.
See every problem, not just the transmission: Chevrolet Camaro reliability by year. How we count