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2019 Chevrolet Camaro: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently filed March 2021. Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 21V211000 Filed Mar 25, 2021

Steering Wheel Emblem May Separate

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
90% repairedof 30 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (53)

53 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 53.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Camaro years

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This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 8.3%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
22
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,300
CO₂ tailpipe
354 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Chevrolet Camaro configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 25$3,300354
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 30 / 23$3,550379
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 29 / 22$3,050396
3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive16 / 27 / 20$3,350445
6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 27 / 20$4,100450
6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19$4,350477
6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16$5,150565
6.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive13 / 21 / 16$5,150571

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Chevrolet Camaro FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 21V211000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (20), Unknown or other (15), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 31 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (8.3% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 Camaro compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Chevrolet Camaro model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (20) and the 2015 the most (206). The 2019 drew 53. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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