2020 Chevrolet CAMARO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
21,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 31 complaints (25.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 25.8% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 16.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Power Train: 8; Electrical System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 6; 2024: 2; 2025: 15; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11300501 · 2020-01-20 (January 20, 2020)
INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND I STAR WAS CONTACTED AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH A LIGHT ON AND THEY STATED THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. I DRIVE TO WORK AND 5 MILES FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE OPERATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER WITH 4 MILES AND ONSTAR DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT STATES ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I'M UNNERVED BY THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE AND NOW IT IS AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT GORDON CHEVROLET WHILE I AWAIT WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR
Owner-reported narrative. 241 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501458 · 2023-01-12 (January 12, 2023)
When shifting the vehicle into park and attempting to turn off car, vehicle will give a message on dash “shift to park” when the vehicle is already in park. This issue can cause possible rolling of vehicle for not properly being in park. Power draining due to instruments not shutting down properly. Possible theft of vehicle due to vehicle not locking while exiting. You have to remove from park and shift back into park a few times so the computer can actually recognize that vehicle is in park. A lot of 2017+ Camaros are having this issue. Needs …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11355368 · 2020-09-16 (September 16, 2020)
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DURING A TRACK DAY. THE CAMARO WAS A 1LE TRACK PACKAGE AND GM SELLS IT WITH A WARRANTY FOR TRACK AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGES TO THINGS INCLUDING MOVING TO A DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID. I HAD DONE THAT. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ACCIDENT. I ALSO HAVE FOUND IT'S HAPPENED TO OTHERS AS WELL, PERFECT BRAKES ONE CORNER, NONE THE NEXT. AND I HAVE VIDEO FROM IN CAR FROM THAT PERSON AS WELL. CAR TURNED RIGHT UPON SECOND APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, SLIDE SIDEWAYS INTO ANOTHER CAR, THEN ROLLED. I HAVE VIDEO, AND PICTURES O…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11355368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11535972 · 2023-08-02 (August 2, 2023)
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - the car itself stopped as I was driving up a hill. The car would not accelerate and while in Drive, the car began to roll backwards. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - as I the car stopped accelerating, I was at a red light with other cars present. I have to put my car in park and have my emergency brakes. Luckily the car did not ram into me and luckily I did not ram into the other car due to the car rolling backwards. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11535972 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11627038 · 2024-11-23 (November 23, 2024)
While driving the temperature gauge will drop down to 0 degrees and the radiator fan will run until battery is disconnected
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11627038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703785 · 2025-12-08 (December 8, 2025)
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 vehi…
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11703785 at NHTSA ↗