84 of the
4,341 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Camaro
are about the suspension —
2% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2010.
I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right. I was told it was an alignment issue which they attempted to fix which seems successful in July coming off the offramp after first time on the highway and applying the brakes, the car shook side side, and then up and down. It felt like the car was coming apart. I again notified the dealer. I purchased it from and was reminded it was bought as his, but that they would do what they can to fix it so that I would feel safe driving it. Also upon purchase when it got dark, I could not see even the beam of the headlights that they promised to replace and have not as yet.
NHTSA complaint #11750591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vehicle Shipped in Unsafe Driving Condition I purchased this vehicle from Cars2us with a clear understanding that the vehicle was in good working order. I paid $500 for shipping along with $3,000 cash down. I purchased it from out of state so I had to have the vehicle shipped to my work site. When I received the vehicle off the trailer, it was borderline underivable due to the rack and pinion and power steering system being faulty. I immediately contacted the dealer and he agreed to have it repaired and advised me to “take it to a mechanic you trust”! I did so and the mechanic called me to inform me that the manager of the dealership tried to convince him to put junkyard parts on the vehicle to fix it. The mechanic was infuriated and insulted by this and advised me to contact an attorney. I paid the full amount for the repairs totaling over $2,000 because he did a job he was asked to do and rightly deserved to be paid for doing so. The mechanic and I tried multiple times to contact him for repayment and he has not paid nor responded. I have all of our conversations and will happily attach them to this email. I’m furious because the vehicle was knowingly shipped to me in an extremely dangerous condition and I was forced to drive it to my house 13 miles away as well as the mechanic shop another 6 miles. I emailed the Attorney General of Virginia and reported the incident. It’s my goal to protect other customers from experiencing this kind of behavior and treatment. If you could please help me out in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards.
NHTSA complaint #11681274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The camber plate nut fell off inside the shock causing me to lose control and go through a field. The camber plate is the only thing holding the strut to the vehicle and should have had a locknut from the factory as it's nothing more than a ball joint. It is available to inspect. It caused me to lose all control when it separated. I own a garage and confirmed failure myself. No i called Chevy about it and even asked if they wanted to send a factory rep out to look at it. I was told no and the only way they might be able to do anything is if i take it to the dealer for repairs. It was giving a small clunk at times that i thought was normal characteristics of the aggressive suspension. I do have pictures showing the failure as well if you would like them.
NHTSA complaint #11678607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The part that failed is the power steering rack Yes it is available for inspection The part failed while I were driving Yes I report it to the dealer an were told they had a recall on this part but were expired in 2021 on the 2017 camaro I took my car to the dealer they wanted to charge me 2600 hundred to change the part I have 37890 miles on this camaro No one drives this car but me This is dangerous driving then your steering goes out So I'm reporting this problem NHTSA please look in to it I'm quite sure I'm not the only owner that's going through this
NHTSA complaint #11524449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact drove over a pothole and damaged the front passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle needed to be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where he was notified that the drive shaft was defective; however, when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed by the dealer supervisor that the center support barrier was defective. The contact disputed the claim and the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and an investigation was performed. The contact was then informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle would not be repaired and the contact was instructed to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #11482048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, while steering the vehicle wobbled without warning. The contact stated that the wobble occurred with the rear wheels. The contact stated that the inside tread on the rear tires was worn and the tires needed to be replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and found no failure with the vehicle. As the failure persisted, the rear tires were replaced for a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and provided the same result. The contact then took the vehicle to Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview (8200 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455) where he was informed that the four wheels were loose, the lower control arm needed to be replaced and a four-wheel alignment was performed. The contact had the vehicle serviced by the dealer; however, the failure persisted, and the contact replaced all four tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11434985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, while steering the vehicle wobbled without warning. The contact stated that the wobble occurred with the rear wheels. The contact stated that the inside tread on the rear tires was worn and the tires needed to be replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and found no failure with the vehicle. As the failure persisted, the rear tires were replaced for a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and provided the same result. The contact then took the vehicle to Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview (8200 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455) where he was informed that the four wheels were loose, the lower control arm needed to be replaced and a four-wheel alignment was performed. The contact had the vehicle serviced by the dealer; however, the failure persisted, and the contact replaced all four tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11434985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING IN A PARKING LOT HEARD A POP GOT OUT AND FOUND MY LEFT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. NOTHING WAS HIT WHEEL AND TIRE OKAY . DEALER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING BUT ONCE AGAIN NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR
NHTSA complaint #11407889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE CAR VIBRATES WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH. IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIP. IT DOES THIS EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT NOW. IT ALSO SHIFTS HARD AS IT CHANGES GEARS. I HAD TO HAVE A NEW REAR BOOT PUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALL OF THE GREASE IN THE REAR WHEEL BOOT WAS ALL OVER MY WHEEL. THERE IS A ROAR IN THE REAR END WHEN YOU FIRST PULL OUT ONTO THE ROAD. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS IN THE REAR AXLE.
NHTSA complaint #11363843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RAN INTO A SMALL POTHOLE. THE FRAME OF THE CAR BROKE CAUSING DIFFICULTIES WITH STEERING AND STABILITY. POOR DESIGN AND MATERIALS WILL NOT STAND NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
NHTSA complaint #11352463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AS I SEARCH THE WEB FOR MY HVAC PROBLEM AND LEARN THERE IS A DEFECT WITH HVAC BLEN DOORS. EITHER YOUR VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY COLD OR HOT OR POSSIBLY HOT ON ONE SIDE AND COLD ON THE OTHER. THE UNCONTROLLED HEAT CAN PUT YOU TO SLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL ON DRIVING TRIP. I BELIEVE GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSE TO RECALL. THIS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR PART. THERE OUR THOUSANDS OF CAMARO OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING UP TO 3000.00 TO REPAIR. HOPE YOU CAN HELP!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11319888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DELAYED HARD SHIFTING AT TAKE OFF IN TRANSMISSION. CLUNKING SOUND ON LEFT TURNS FROM REAR END. WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END WHEN DRIVING. SEIZED ENGINE AT 66,000 MILES 2016 CHEVY CAMARO SS
NHTSA complaint #11245376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT KUNI CHEVROLET IN SACRAMENTO, CA SINCE 2/1/19 AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON, WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CAUSED ME TO VEER ACROSS 2 LANES. THANKFULLY I DID NOT HIT ANOTHER CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11206841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR AT 70MPH WHEN MY AXLE SHAFT ABRUPTLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR. IT WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO COAST THROUGH THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. I ALMOST DIED WHEN THE PERSON BEHIND ME ALMOST DROVE THROUGH ME WHEN THE SHAFT DISCONNECTED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED WITHOUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS GOING OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11139083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND A LACK OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY CHEVROLET (4200 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED AND RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #11115537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BLUE COLORED FLUID COVERING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GHENT CHEVROLET, 2715 35TH AVENUE, GREELEY, COLORADO 80634) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2018 AT DELLENBACH MOTORS (3111 S COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525) REGARDING THE REAR CV SHOCKS THAT GO INTO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. *DT UPDATED 11/30/18
NHTSA complaint #11112607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CAR IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON ROADWAYS. CAR NOT SHUTTING OFF WHEN PUSHING THE IGNITION BUTTON. CAR NOT STARTING AT HOME OR WHILE IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL OF THIS LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR PERIODS OF TIME OR HOLDING UP TRAFFIC. NO CODES BEING THROWN TO DASH WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE CHASSIS BOUNCES AND STUDDERS AS IF SOMTHING IS ABOUT TO CEESE UP AND THE DRIVE SHAFT CLUMKS. STABILITRAK LIGHT HAS BEEN FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON AS WELL. NUMEROUS TIMES NOT JUST ONCE
NHTSA complaint #11020481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH AROUND A TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, WHEN, AFTER TURNING RIGHT, THEN LEFT, THEN RIGHT AROUND THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE, THE BACK END SLID OUT AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SLAMMED SIDEWAYS AGAINST A CURB. THE WHEEL WAS INSTANTLY CRACKED, THE WHEEL AND SPINDLE BENT. "SERVICE STABILITRACK" INSTANTLY CAME ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ALL THREE STABILITY INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THE P-ZERO NERO TIRES ON THIS CAR ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR WET ROADS IN THE CITY. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 50 DEGREES. THE CAMARO AND THESE TIRES MAKE IT UNSAFE, AND THE CAR SHOULD COME EQUIPPED DEFAULT WITH ALL-SEASON TIRES, NOT RACING Z-RATED SUMMER ONLY TIRES. REPAIR COST IS $1,500 AND THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS "PERFORMANCE" CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10845875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PURCHASED ON 2/14/15-2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASED CAR SEAT BEGAN SQUEAKING & DRIVER SEAT CUSHION FRAME REPLACED. 2 WEEKS LATER THE CAR WAS HAVING STEERING ISSUES & POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR WAS SERVICE ON 3/10/15 & REPLACED PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE NUT, CLEAN & APPLY THREAD ADJUSTED REAR CAMBER ON RR AND REAR TOE ADJUSTED RF CAMBER & ADJUSTED FRONT TOE. ON 3/16/15, CAR WAS SERVICED DUE TO CRACKING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH & THE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DRAIN OR PLUG REPLACEMENT WAS MADE; IN ADDITION ADDED FRICTION MODIFIER TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO REDUCE NOISE, ON THIS REPAIR ATTEMPT I WAS ALSO GIVEN A NEW 2015 CAMARO WHICH ALSO HAD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER WHICH I INFORMED MAC HAIK OF AND THEY STATED THEY NEEDED TO CHECK ALL VEHICLES TO SEE IF THIS WAS AN ISSUE. ON 3/27/15, CAR MADE KNOCKING NOISE ON STOPPING & TAKE OFF THE CAR WAS DRIVING WITH GM TECH BRIAN WHO HEARD THE SAME NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF CAR. PER REPAIR ORDER IT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, HOWEVER WAS ADVISED BY TECHS THAT ALL SUSPENSION WAS TAKEN DOWN & PLACED BACK TOGETHER, SWOOSHING NOISE THAT I HEAR WHEN BACKING UP BOTH WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DUPLICATED PER MAC HAIK. ON 5/5/15, THE RADIATOR HOSE CAME LOOSE PER THE REPAIR ORDER CLAMPS WERE NOT PLACED ON PROPERLY. I HAVE ALL RECORDS OF SPEAKING WITH GM REPS AS WELL AS MAC HAIK REPS AND TO NO AVAIL WAS I ABLE TO GET HELP. I HAVE AN ATTORNEY AS OF TODAY AND GM WAS GIVING ONE FINAL ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE CAR RIGHT ON 5/21/15 FOR ALL ISSUES WITH THE CAR: SWOOSHING NOISE, CLUNCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, WOBBLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH OR MORE, CLICKING NOISE WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR, CAR SMELLS OF OVERHEAT, ON LEFT TURN HEARD A LOUD SPRING POPPING NOISE FROM CAR. THE CAR WAS GIVING BACK TO ME ON 5/22/15, AND PER THE TECH THERE WAS NOT REPAIRED, SIMPLY JUST LOOKED AT.
NHTSA complaint #10724735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I PURCHASE A NEW 2013 CAMARO FOR SON EARLIER THIS YEAR. THIS CAR HAS FEWER THAN 15K MILES AND EARLIER THIS MONTH MY SON WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD AND ON THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNING BACK TO CENTER, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED THEN HE HEARD A SNAP WHICH RESULTED IN HIM HITTING THE CURB. THE SNAPPING SOUND WAS PROBABLY THE SOUND OF THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM SNAPPING IN HALF AND THE BENDING OF THE TIE ROD. I FILED A CLAIM WITH GM AND THEY DECLINED ALL CLAIMS EVEN WITH THE MANY RECALLS ON GM CARS INCLUDING THE CAMARO HAVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKING ISSUES. I COULD HAVE LOST MY SON AND I'M SIMPLY ASKING THAT GM COVER THE REPAIRS. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTING AND STRESSFULLY ON MY FAMILY.
NHTSA complaint #10661568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.