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2020 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 21,000 miles). It is 14th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Transmission
10 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact called on behalf of the driver who was his daughter. The contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 45 MPH the performance shifted activated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted and caused it to hit a vehicle in front.…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v148000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
Electrical
6 complaints · 19%Engine
5 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle was overheating, and the coolant gauge was stuck in the cold region. The contact heard an abnormal sound after the vehicle was turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be…
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…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 16%Speed control
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while shifting into gears to pull out of a parking space, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the TCM was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is n192283991.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (10 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 6, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 14th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.