2019 Chevrolet Camaro Safety Report
2019 Chevrolet Camaro Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (47) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro with 10 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Camaro Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Camaro years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 31 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 75 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | 12 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 176 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Chevrolet Camaro | 10 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 137 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Chevrolet Camaro Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlySteering
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyFuel/Propulsion System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
Reliability Score
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro receives a reliability score of 82 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Failures Transmission failures were reported, with symptoms including shuddering, hesitation, and delayed shifting. These issues often require replacement after 60,000 miles. |
Medium | Common | 60k-65k miles |
| Odometer Fraud A case of odometer fraud was reported, where the odometer did not match the actual mileage. This can significantly impact the vehicle's value and reliability. |
High | Common | N/A miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro:
Transmission issues are the most common problem, with 12 reports.
Recall Details for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 70,962. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 134,606.
from the start of buying the car the transmission has shifted funny. The dealership was advised of this several times and always said nothing was wrong with it.Now the transmission is shuttering when going into higher gears.
Vehicle is doing a hard shift from first to second, severe shuddering, sometimes when braking vehicle acts like it wants to surge forward took to a transmission shop I have a bad torque converter and was told this is a problem with the 8 speed transmission from GM. This is a known issue with these transmissions that GM /dealership knew and refuse to fix. The vehicle stalled on me on a road at nig...
Transmission Failures.The issue initially presented as intermittent trasmision shuddering, hesitation during accelaration, harsh and delayed shifting, and noticeable vibration, particularly at low speeds and during gear changes. These symptms progressively worsened over time and affected drivability and safty. Prior the failure, there were no warning lights or dashboard messages displayed. Based o...
I have noticed that my car is shuttering/vibrating. I feel it in the steering wheel/gas pedal to my seat. It starts at 35mph plus and at different speed intervals. I either have to decelerate or accelerate to get it to quit. My neighbor who is a mechanic at Maserati/Porsche dealer road with me to verify and also pulled up codes. None were set off. He researched complaints of same issues. Possible...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that it felt like the front end of the vehicle was out of alignment. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact believed that there was a misfire coming from the engine. The failure was intermitte...
Rear window glass in convertible top became delaminated from seal at all corners. Glass rattled when windows were down like it was going to blow off the car. This is a safety issue as the glass may fly off the car. The dealership said they will not warranty the top past 36,000 miles. This is third third top installed on this car. This defect occurs after about 1 1/2 to 2 years before a new one is ...
Transmission failed and need to be replaced at about 60,300 miles, just after the warranty expired. Told by the dealership multiple times the hard downshifts and odd shift patterns were normal and not an issue. Turns out it was the transmission valve body failing, causing the entire transmission to fail. Components are not available for inspection. I was able to limp the car home and to the deale...
When i press the gas the car transmission is jerking.
While driving with Cruise control on doing 70MPH (+\- 5mph) the car was in fuel management mode so only 4 of the 8 cylinders were in use. When going on an uphill incline the car cycled to V8. Instantly, I had a loss of power for a second and then the entire engine locked up in the middle of moderate traffic. Providing maintenance log to show that it wasn’t a lack of maintenance
Started driving down the highway and the parking brake engaged while I was going seventy miles an hour on the freeway. I felt resistance For the rest of my trip. I got to destination one.Couldn't get the parking break to disengage.And I had to drive at home like that. Unhooked to the battery cable and the parking brake disengaged for a moment.Next time I started the car , the parking brake on agai...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer...
Was stoped at a stop sign. When I tried to accelerate the car acted like it didn’t want to go and the back wheels locked up causing a screeching noise. Before coming to the stop sign it felt like it was having a shuddering affect. Luckily there was no traffic and it finally shifted out but wouldn’t accelerate very well. I was able to make it home and the Check engine is now on. It was definitely ...
I am reporting an issue with my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS involving a faulty torque converter. The vehicle began showing symptoms consistent with transmission shuddering and performance issues. After diagnostic evaluation at a certified Chevrolet dealership, I was informed the torque converter needs to be replaced and the transmission fluid flushed. Upon researching, I found that this problem i...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel failed to display the speed, RPM, engine temperature, or any other vehicle information. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed t...
Convertible rear window glass is delaminating and the convertible top has to be replaced.
The transmission shutters at several speed intervals causing jerking of the vehicle on the roadways.
The car warning system states Place Car in Park when car is in park. Cannot turn override this system. Have to wiggle the gear shift until it recognizes it is in park. This seems to be an issue with some GM products.
Cooling Temperature Sensor not working. Car Temp Gage stuck at C, fan always running. This has happened a couple time before My Chevy mechanic on South Orange Blossom Trail say he gets a lot of Camaros with same problem. Asked me to report so there may finally be a recall on this model. When I look up on Google i get this..... "A common issue with a 2019 Chevy Camaro convertible 6-cylinder experie...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal on some occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal oil odor in...
Showing 20 of 47 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
Has the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
The 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 47 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO involve power train (12 complaints), unknown or other (10 complaints), steering (3 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine.
How many crash reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO out of 47 total complaints (4.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 47 complaints, 1 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO are: 1. POWER TRAIN (12 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10 complaints), 3. STEERING (3 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 12 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Be cautious of odometer fraud and check for transmission issues, especially after 60,000 miles. The 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 47 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO receives a reliability score of 82/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 47 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Failures and Odometer Fraud.
What are the known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO include: Transmission Failures, Odometer Fraud. These are based on patterns found across 47 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most common issues are transmission failures and shuddering, especially after 60,000 miles.
Is there a risk of odometer fraud with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, there have been reports of odometer fraud, where the odometer did not match the actual mileage.
How can I check for transmission issues in a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
Check for shuddering, hesitation during acceleration, and delayed shifting, especially after 60,000 miles.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of odometer fraud and check for transmission issues, especially after 60,000 miles.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Chevrolet Camaro
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The data includes 47 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14