The Lemon Index
Chevrolet's 6.2 L naturally aspirated V8, pushrod in the Corvette Stingray (C7) and Camaro, model years 2014–2024. YouTube likes the 2016 best.
Middle of the pack: YouTube owner tone 45/100, #105 of 165 engines with a YouTube study (in the middle third); no engine-related recall on record, 2 known issues listed below.
Everyday cars with this engine Tap a year for that car's full report.
- Chevrolet Camaro SS201620172018201920202021202220232024
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C7)201420152016201720182019
Model years from EPA version lists. Only years we have a car page for.
Reliability by year
Not enough complaints to chart. We found no government complaints we can tie to this engine's cars. Performance versions are mostly filed under their base model (a Shelby GT500 is filed as a Mustang), so we only count complaints whose model name or the owner's own words tie them to this engine, and lead with YouTube, recalls and the automaker's repair notes.
Why the car page shows more: the Camaro SS page counts 548 complaints and 8 recall campaigns for 2016–2024, everything NHTSA files as "Camaro", other engines included. This page counts only the 0 complaints and 0 recalls we can tie to the GM LT1 6.2 by model name or the owner's own words.
YouTube videos are most positive about the 2016 (51) and least about the 2020 (42); neighboring years share many of the same videos, so small gaps mean little.
How we count: owner complaints only where the car's name and year leave no doubt; YouTube tone from videos that name this engine or its cars. How we count
Owner complaints (NHTSA) are filed by model and year, not engine. We count one for this engine only when the model name and year had no other engine (e.g. "488 GTB", "GT-R"), or when the owner's own words name a version that had only this engine that year (Z06, ZR1, Hellcat, GT500 ...). They cover the whole car (wheels, air bags, electrics ...), not only the engine, and none of them is a failure rate. We chart them only for engines with 30 or more, over 3 or more years. YouTube tone = how positive the videos are, 0–100, from titles and transcripts (praise vs trouble words, the title counts 3 times), weighted by views; a year needs at least 3 videos' worth. A video counts for this engine when its title names the engine or a car that only had this engine in the years it names; a video whose title names no model year counts toward every year of that car, so neighboring years share most of their videos.
All the numbers, year by year
| Year | Cars | Owner complaints | YouTube says | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Corvette Stingray (C7) | 0 | 46 (117 videos) | 0 |
| 2015 | Corvette Stingray (C7) | 0 | 43 (119 videos) | 0 |
| 2016 | Corvette Stingray (C7), Camaro | 0 | 51 (147 videos) | 0 |
| 2017 | Camaro, Corvette Stingray (C7) | 0 | 48 (133 videos) | 0 |
| 2018 | Corvette Stingray (C7), Camaro | 0 | 44 (128 videos) | 0 |
| 2019 | Corvette Stingray (C7), Camaro | 0 | 47 (129 videos) | 0 |
| 2020 | Camaro | 0 | 42 (49 videos) | 0 |
| 2021 | Camaro | 0 | 45 (49 videos) | 0 |
| 2022 | Camaro | 0 | 42 (47 videos) | 0 |
| 2023 | Camaro | 0 | 42 (47 videos) | 0 |
| 2024 | Camaro | 0 | 50 (48 videos) | 0 |
Recalls on cars with this engine
No NHTSA recalls we can tie to this engine's cars.
Known issues on record
- AFM lifter failure (disputed) (Class action (alleged)). 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 (6th gen (Alpha) Camaro SS).
- RPM hangs high after throttle snap (Maker bulletin). 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).
Sources: CarComplaints.com: GM lifter failure lawsuit includes multiple models (Dec 2025), GM bulletin PIP5379: RPM may hang high after the throttle is snapped, 2016 Camaro SS (Feb 2016). The same list as on the Camaro SS page.
Every US version with this engine
| Car and versions | Years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C7) Corvette · Chevrolet Corvette, every year | 2014–19 |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS Camaro · Chevrolet Camaro, every year | 2016–24 |
Engine code: LT1 (Gen V). Power: 455–460 hp, factory figures. Versions and years: EPA (fueleconomy.gov). Sources: General Motors small-block engine.
Quick answers
What cars have the GM LT1 6.2 engine?
In the US: the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C7), Chevrolet Camaro, model years 2014–2024. See the version table for each one.
Is the GM LT1 6.2 reliable?
Mostly, with known issues to check. YouTube owner tone 45/100, #105 of 165 engines with a YouTube study (in the middle third); no engine-related recall on record, 2 known issues listed below. Not enough owner complaints to judge it per car: the government files most performance versions under their base model. Have any used car inspected.
How much horsepower does the GM LT1 6.2 make?
455–460 hp in factory figures, depending on the car.