Home · Chevrolet

Chevrolet Camaro Zl1: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (92/100). 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 92 · 2021 89 · 2019 89 · 2020 86

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.

202464/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202385/100
Buy

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202292/100
Buybest year

13 complaints · 0 recalls

202189/100
Buy

16 complaints · 0 recalls

202086/100
Buy

25 complaints · 0 recalls

201989/100
Buy

35 complaints · 0 recalls

201880/100
Buy

69 complaints · 0 recalls

201775/100
Buy

168 complaints · 0 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 Zl1’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 2024 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 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.