2020 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro at 16–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
16–25
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.
Power train: Automatic transmission
NHTSA 25V148000Reported Mar 6, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242480630)
Units affected
90,081 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212327220)
Units affected
30 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.
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.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N192283991)
Units affected
502 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 Chevrolet Camaro crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
8.3%
Optional
2020 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
8.3%
Optional
2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD
Not rated
4 stars
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
Optional
2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
9
Electrical system
7
Unknown or other
5
Engine
4
Vehicle speed control
4
Exterior lighting
2
Power train: Automatic transmission
2
Service brakes
2
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
