Used Chevrolet Camaro: Inspection checklist

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Camaro from year to year

Camaro generations and updates

Mileages where Camaro problems start

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 168 complaints across these 5 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Sixth generation
2016–2024
2019 update: New set of LED headlights; Revised fascia designs

Transmission

Electrical

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
11,000–14,000 miles	Early oil pump failure	2018
30,000–60,300 miles	Transmission shudder and failure	2019
32,000–40,000 miles	Convertible rear glass separating	2018