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Chevrolet Camaro: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 91 · 2023 85 · 2021 82 · 2019 82

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202385/100
Buy

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202291/100
Buybest year

13 complaints · 1 recalls

202182/100
Buy

16 complaints · 4 recalls

202078/100
Buy

31 complaints · 3 recalls

201982/100
Buy

51 complaints · 1 recalls

201874/100
Buy

78 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Caution

183 complaints · 3 recalls

201681/100
Buy

138 complaints · 1 recalls

201573/100
Buy

205 complaints · 2 recalls

201473/100
Buy

187 complaints · 4 recalls

201372/100
Buy

187 complaints · 4 recalls

201275/100
Buy

110 complaints · 5 recalls

201176/100
Buy

194 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Camaro as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.