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Chevrolet Camaro repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 339 repairs.
Chevrolet Camaro engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 275hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 14000 mi | Engine would sometimes stall as stoplights or rough idle. Replaced air temperature sensor. |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Exhaust rattle noticed on cold starts. There was a recall for the rattle which was performed and it fixed the issue. |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 37000 mi US $110 |
There is a loud clacking upon startup which eventually goes away. It sounds like a defective lifter # 7, found very small metal shavings in the oil filter. I am thinking that it is either a bad lifter or cam bearing. I have to schedule a repair as This is something that I rather not try to fix myself |
| 9000 mi | Exhaust valves squeaking during movement. For NPP(Dual Mode Exhaust) option. Dealer said normal operation. I fixed with some silicone lubricant. |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
335-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11500 mi | Purge solenoid and fuel tank pressure sensor replaced |
| 35000 mi US $110 |
Two engine faults relating to piston and shaft timing being off. |
| 22320 mi | Engine oil pump defect caused oil to be pumped into vacuum system poisoning the brake booster. Replaced engine oil pump and all vacuum lines. Brake booster full of engine oil, replaced along with all vacuum lines. |
2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Was driving 60 on highway .herd a pop in the motor, car lost control an engine light started flashing. Car would not go past 25 miles an motor was smoking.in shop for two days Was unable to remove keys for emission. |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine not specified
| Heater hoses were not connected to the engine block properly during manufacturing |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
supercharged 580hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi | replaced supercharger |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46000 mi | Car was leaking oil from the timing chain cover gasket. Spotted by my regular mechanic, taken to dealer to fix under powertrain warranty. Oil leak was not visible under the car because of the location of the leak. Dealer confirmed leak with dye and corrected problem at no charge to me. |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 59300 mi US $2 |
replaced the clutch |
| 65814 mi US $181 |
Engine light came on. Purge solenoid failure. Replaced purge solenoid and cleared code. |
| 10000 mi | Engine has been consuming oil. About 6 quarts in the first 9k miles. They changed the oil, and started a consumption test. It has to go back in 1k miles. |
| 13000 mi | The car was consuming oil, and arrived at the dealer at least 2 quarts low (in less than 1k miles). Dealer replaced both heads due to valve guide issues. |
| 16000 mi | Engine continued to consume oil. Chevrolet authorized the replacement of the entire engine this time. |
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
supercharged 580hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 5200 mi | ECM failed which caused a display of "engine power reduced" |
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi | 'Check Engine' light came on. Dealer said it threw 2 codes; one was due to the gas cap & other showed a miss fire. The dealer cleared the codes. (Note: I always click the gas cap once so there may be another issue.) |
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi | Dead animal smell. Coolant hoses were not properly cured prior to install. flushed coolant replaced all hoses. |
| 47000 mi US $1100 |
Timing chain replaced due to timing chain stretch |
| 26000 mi | Multiple misfire |
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 68000 mi US $1800 |
clutch, lining simply wore out |
| 8000 mi | Crank seal gasket leaking |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 50000 mi | Cooling system leak |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $400 |
replaced throttle body assy. Positioner bad. |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
312-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 4000 mi | check engine light on twice, second time, it create a problem for my engine, 6 parts to the engine had to be replaced somewhere around the chassis, had refuse to take car if not fixed, was offered conpensation from dealer/chevrolet |
| 17000 mi | Went for a oil change, and it was found the car was leaking oil, took it to dealer, had it for 3 days, something with the sealant by the engine, not good, wasn't happen |
| 30000 mi | Detected oil leak on garage floor. Engine front cover, gasket & multiple seals were replaced. |
| 78000 mi | Front engine gasket oil leak. Water pump replacement because of a leak. I don’t know if it is coincidence or mechanic error, but the water pump happened 3 days after they replaced the crank shaft seal and front engine cover gasket, which required removing the water pump. |
| Vehicle lost acceleration and would barely move then eventually got up to speed. It would do the same thing again from the next stopping situation. |
| 100000 mi | Engine burning oil and needs to be replaced. Cost exceeds $8,000. I’ve opted not to get it fixed. |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
312-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 162000 mi US $500 |
Loss of power code kept being sent, replaced throttle body. |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24200 mi | Leak oil pan |
| 25000 mi US $90 |
Front and rear alignment/ a result of problems with the leaking oil pan and the top GM replaced car/ lemon law |
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi US $20 |
leaky oil cooler |
| 23200 mi | Exhaust rattle- Replaced catback- defective baffles in muffler(s) |
| 18000 mi US $400 |
Oil Cooler leakage |
| 7200 mi | Bad leak oil hose. |
| 9600 mi | Leak on the oil pan gasket. |
| 6000 mi | Oil leak, replaced engine rear main seal and clutch due to effect of oil on it |
| 7000 mi | Oil cooler seals leaking, replaced seals. seems to be related/caused by previous oil leak repair on Rear Main seal engine |
| 8000 mi | Oil leak on oil pan seal, "silicon added to seal pan" LOL. Earlier repairs incomplete. |
| 8000 mi | Oil Pan Gasket leak. |
| 38000 mi | Water pump went out, the car was still drivable, but needed replaced ASAP |
| 15200 mi | Rear main seal leaking. |
| 2000 mi | oil leak at oil pan and rear main seal |
| 22300 mi | Oil pan gasket relaced and oil cooler replaced |
| 14000 mi | Oil cooler was leaking |
| 18000 mi | Oil cooler was leaking Oil cooler continued to leak |
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20500 mi US $1 |
Small oil leak noticed on oil change. Gasket replaced at oil cooler. Great service from dealer. Rental car given overnight. Very minor but fixed right away. Chevrolet superior service for minor issue. |
| 3000 mi | Oil cooler had a leak, dealer repaired in less than 2 hours. |
| 23000 mi | Warped oil cooler causing small oil leak. Dealer repaired under warranty. |
| 20000 mi | Dealer replaced oil cooler assembly. |
| 400 mi | p0496, canister purge solenoid. |
| 20000 mi | vapor canister purge solenoid |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
both serpentine belts noisy. belts replaced. |
| Never truly figured out the problem. Ended up having engine rebuilt. |
| 5000 mi | Change my own oil so as to make sure I get the good stuff. Changed @ 500 miles, no prob. Changed again in the spring @ 4500 miles and noticed oil residue on trans housing. Had to complain so the dealer replaced the oil cooler. Change my own oil so as to make sure I get the good stuff. Changed @ 500 miles, no prob. Changed again in the spring @ 4500 miles and noticed oil residue on trans housing. Had to complain so the dealer replaced the oil cooler. |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
Oil pan leak, oil cooler replaced & leak fixed, rear main seal oil leak. |
| 10900 mi | Oil Pan leak at junction of Pan and engine block. |
| 14000 mi | Valve Lifters failed and damaged camshaft. Dealer refused to perform the correct repair under extended warranty. Wanted to buy time with a cleaning. |
| 5800 mi | oil cooler gasket was leaking. replaced gasket. oil cooler gasket leaking. replaced gasket |
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $3000 |
Known problem with LLT engine in V6 Camaros, timing chain stretch. Got a Check Engine Light while driving and was diagnosed as stretched timing chain requiring replacement. Car is driven lightly and only has 60000 miles on it. Oil serviced every 5000 miles with Mobil1 full synthetic oil and Mobil1 premium oil filters. |
| 72000 mi US $480 |
Evaporative Fuel Canister threw check engine light. Replaced Canister above rear suspension cradle requiring lowering cradle to access emissions system. |
| 32000 mi US $175 |
Bad evap system purge solenoid valve. Without the warranty this repair would have been over $3000. Chevys have a terrible evap system and this is a common issue with chevy trucks and cars. |
| 57500 mi US $300 |
Sticking valves. Engine cleaned |
| 48000 mi | Timing chains and tensioners were replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $359 |
Engine light on. On Star diagnosed engine misfire. Chevy Dealership diagnosed computer system needed to be calibrated and serviced the fuel injection system. |
| 61000 mi | Emission |
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 18000 mi | car needed to have software updated e.c.m. was reflashed check engine light was illuminated initially |
| 28000 mi | Car was misfiring when cold. Dealer performed upper end decarb. |
| 91800 mi | Service order says: Tech scanned found code P2099 for post catalyst fuel trim high limit bank 2. Tech tested fuel system, tested fuel, and injectors with GDS2 and found exhaust leak at left side engine manifold to converter. Gasket replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
The exhaust manifold to catalytic converter gasket seems to have gotten leaky again. Dealer could not resolve it on the first trip. I am going to take it back in on Friday. Driver side exhaust manifold gasket developed a leak and was replaced by the dealer mechanic. |
| 24600 mi US $238 |
coil got wet and needed replaced |
| 2500 mi | Air cleaner lower box was cracked at one of the securing clips. This allowed the filter to be more exposed than it should have. |
| 25000 mi | I noticed low oil level and alot of soot on the exhaust ports soon after an oil change (2 times)and took it to dealer. They did an oil change and did oil consumption test with the results: Oil in spec'd operating range |
| 90000 mi US $1750 |
Timing Chains replaced |
| 6000 mi | replaced heater core |
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Hatch
310-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30750 mi US $700 |
One Idler pulley was noisy. Replace both idler pulleys & accessory drive belts. |
| 32500 mi US $1331 |
Replaced engine mounts. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 56926 mi US $732 |
R & R valve cover gaskets to correct oil leak |
| 57171 mi US $3135 |
power steering cooler leaking fluid into coolant; R & R radiator, thermostat, upper & lower radiator hoses, degrease cooling system, converted to green coolant. R & R oil pan gasket to correct leaking. |
1998 Chevrolet Camaro 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 125000 mi | Rear main seal replaced Oil pan replaced |
1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 93200 mi US $100 |
Replaced main radiator hoses and added new coolant. |
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