2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
60
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
The 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 60 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (8 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO, potentially affecting up to 90,613 vehicles.
Recall 25V148000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 90,081 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V211000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 30 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V837000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 502 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsdaytime Running Lightsbulbs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle vibrated, jerked, and made abnormal whining and metallic sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Toyota dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to Starling GMC Titusville(1350 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780), where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the engine and the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle vibrated, jerked, and made abnormal whining and metallic sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a Toyota dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to Starling GMC Titusville(1350 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780), where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the engine and the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The vehicle twisted and the wheels locked. The vehicle crashed into a concrete curb. The contact stated that the vehicle incurred damage to the front passenger's door, and the front passenger's door panel was detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was due to an unrepaired recall. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer multiple times; however, the repair was unrepaired. The contact stated initially that there were three unrepaired recalls; however, two were repaired. The contact stated that the recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train) was not performed. The contact was informed that the manufacturer needed to approve the claim. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was still at the dealer and had been there for four months. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. In addition, the contact was informed that the dealer was to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and shift into park. Upon shifting back into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle before a crash could occur. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the vehicle was inspected. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the passenger’s side daytime running light bulb was blown. The contact called two dealers and an independent mechanic and was informed that the passenger’s side headlight module had to be replaced to repair the failure. The contact stated that the cost of repair was too expensive for a single light bulb. Due to the failure, the contact stated that nighttime driving visibility was limited. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Safety Rating for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
The 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
General Motors, LLC has issued 60 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N242480631-02 — POWER TRAIN
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. The effects can cause harsh shifting, setting a service engine soon message, reduced engine performance or P0747 diagnostic trouble code. This special coverage covers vehicles...
N242480631 — POWER TRAIN
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. The effects can cause harsh shifting, setting a service engine soon message, reduced engine performance or P0747 diagnostic trouble code. This special coverage covers vehicles...
24-NA-153 — SEATS
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Rear Seat Back Wrinkled/Wavy Appearance.
24-NA-086 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This service bulletin provides information on Folding Top Service Tips to Prevent a Broken Rear Glass Assembly.
17-NA-216 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the convertible top back glass separating from top cover material.
18-NA-375 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information for dealers/technicians on a no start, smoke/fire originating from trunk, radio click noise or inoperative, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, and/or various electrical issues.
09-08-64-014E — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on diagnosing and repairing a side window glass not clearing the molding when indexing down during door opening.
17-NA-310 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
This service bulletin provides Information on use of ZL1 1LE High Wing Rear Spoiler Installed on non ZL1 1LE Models.
17-NA-280 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin advises the technician to perform a burnishing on the brakes if the rotors are new to correct a customer concern of a fog horn type noise heard while braking.
17-NA-216 — STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the convertible top back glass separating from top cover material.
Showing 10 of 60 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 301 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 193 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 247 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 107 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 61 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO (current)
- 2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 15 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 12 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 24 complaints
- 2024 CHEVROLET CAMARO — 4 complaints
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