AI Damage2019 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 830 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 53
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 830
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 8% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 20 complaints (38% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 102.
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 139.
- Engine: 5 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 83.
- Steering: 5 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Structure: 4 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 76.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 10-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 53 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 20 | 1 | 102 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 139 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 83 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 76 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 151 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on the driver's side. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed by a manufacturer representative, however, the information was not shared with the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired.
The driver's air bag failed to deploy. The driver suffered back injuries that did not require medical attention. The onstar system provided an alert that the anti-lock brake system and stabilitrak were defective and the vehicle should be serviced within seven days.
If you're going down the road with the windows rolled down and the wind tears it from the top that glass is going to hit something or someone. And getting hit by something like that can seriously hurt or kill someone.
This includes the complete loss of: * Turn signal indicator clicks (leaving the driver unaware if indicators are active) * Seatbelt unfastened reminder alarms * Door/trunk-ajar alerts * Blind-spot monitoring audible alerts * Forward collision warning alerts * Parking assist sensor warnings Operating a vehicle without…
The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous transmission defect that manifests as intense shuddering and vibrations followed by instances of random, unintended acceleration.
Thermostat is failing under part recommend mileage. GM is not taking this under consideration. States part last up to 100,000 miles. It’s failing under 30,000 miles.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 847 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 40% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Camaro has 59 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 53, about average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure
NHTSA lists 830 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 53. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (21%), warning lights, check engine (15%), windows, sunroof (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA lists 830 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.