The most-reported Camaro run is 2G1FP22G1W2 (1998 builds) with 14 complaints, 7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; 1998 is the worst model year at 3.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for Camaro model years 1981–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Camaro has 1,362 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 2% of every Camaro complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G1FP22G1W2•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2G1FP22S7S2•••••• | 1995 | — | 1 | |
| 2G1FP22S4S2•••••• | 1995 | — | 2 | |
| 2G1FP22G8W2•••••• | 1998 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2G1FP22G2W2•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2G1FB1E33F9•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 2G1FB1EVXA9•••••• | 2010 | 1 | — | |
| 2G1FB1EV3A9•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| 2G1FA1E33D9•••••• | 2013 | 2 | — | |
| 2G1FB1EV7A9•••••• | 2010 | 2 | — | |
| 2G1FP22K6W2•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2G1FA1E37E9•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
Each of the other 1,350 Camaro runs has 9 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 524 Camaro VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017, 2019 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Camaro the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 1998 car draws 3.2 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 31 | 25 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 52 | 39 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 81 | 58 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 182 | 99 | 13 | |
| 2016 | 133 | 72 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 193 | 82 | 11 | |
| 2014 | 163 | 74 | 9 | |
| 2013 | 165 | 72 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 101 | 58 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 164 | 91 | 12 | |
| 2010 | 249 | 88 | 17 | |
| 2002 | 48 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 39 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 60 | 31 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 71 | 29 | 4 | |
| 1998 | 137 | 43 | 11 | |
| 1997 | 55 | 31 | 10 |
Heaviest year here is 1998 at 3.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Chevrolet Camaro owners report: Electrical System, 549 of 2,695 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 22 | |
| Power Train | 14 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 128 | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 49 | — | |
| Engine | 6 | 5 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 4 | |
| Steering | 35 | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | 23 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 49 recall campaigns on the Chevrolet Camaro; the 6 below cover build years 1981 to 2002. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 06E026000 | Exterior Lighting | 1985–2002 |
| 07E088000 | Equipment | 1981–1997 |
| 09E012000 | Exterior Lighting | 1993–2002 |
| 09E025000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1993–2002 |
| 06E065000 | Exterior Lighting | 1993–2002 |
| 06E043000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1984–1992 |
The Camaro against its rivals
The Camaro draws 2 complaints per production run; the Infiniti Q60 1.3. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2,695 | 1,362 | 9.1% | |
| Infiniti Q60 | 81 | 61 | 4.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,695 reports on the Chevrolet Camaro, 9.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chevrolet Camaro | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,695 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 246 (9.1%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 69 (2.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 305 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 10 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 57% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Chevrolet Camaro share of that is 2,695 complaints over 1,362 runs, 0.24% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chevrolet Camaro VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,695 NHTSA complaints from 1,362 Camaro runs and 49 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Camaro production run has the most complaints?
2G1FP22G1W2, a 1998 build, with 14 complaints. The typical Camaro run has 2.
Which Camaro years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1998 is heaviest at 3.2 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.
Does the Camaro get more complaints than the Infiniti Q60?
Yes: 2 complaints per production run for the Camaro against 1.3 for the Infiniti Q60.
How many Camaro complaints involve a crash?
9.1% of 2,695 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 69 involved a fire.
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