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Expensive Chevrolet Camaro repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (30%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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Chevrolet Camaro repair cost distribution

$2500+ (24%)

$1000 - $2499 (76%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 17 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

335-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

78000 mi

US $8000
Master cylinder failed with pressure plate and throwout bearing. 
33000 mi

US $1190
Replace shifter assembly (manual transmission) 
35000 mi

US $110
Two engine faults relating to piston and shaft timing being off. 

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

46300 mi

US $1100
Power steering became noisy, hard to turn corners and there was a burning smell coming from the engine. Power steering fluid was leaking onto the driveway. drove it immediately to dealer. Dealer replaced power steering gear box and pump. 
65814 mi

US $181
Engine light came on. Purge solenoid failure. Replaced purge solenoid and cleared code. 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $1100
Timing chain replaced due to timing chain stretch 
47000 mi

US $2300
Car would fluctuate rpms on startup for about 20 to 30 seconds. The reluctor wheel on the driveshaft jumped 2 and half teeth. Engine had to be pulled and a new drive shaft had to be installed 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

68000 mi

US $1800
clutch, lining simply wore out 

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2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34920 mi

A $1600
stablitrak 
40600 mi

A $120
Broken ignition key 
45260 mi

A $1200
Drain leaking water into interior. Drain had holes. Repaired holes with commercial grade leak sealer 

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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. 
40000 mi

US $3500
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. The Evap purge system solenoid went out and had to be repaired under extended warranty (I knew the car would have this issue because Chevy Evap system suck so I got a warranty just for this). Without the warranty it would have been $3000+ 

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

6000 mi

US $1053
Car became difficult to shift and over the course of 25 miles became stuck in 1st gear. Towed to dealer. Dealer reported pressure plate bolts came lose. GM authorized entire tranny replacement and new clutch. 30 days mostly waiting for parts. 
70000 mi

US $365
Left rear inside pad wore to bare metal while all other pads were at least 25% ... left rear caliper piston was hanging 
90000 mi

US $1750
Timing Chains replaced 

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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. Checked pressure & determined a Schraeder valve was leaking. Replaced valve, recharged system. 
32500 mi

US $1331
Replaced engine mounts. Fuel pump replaced. Alternator regulator had failed causing voltage irregularities resulting in engine miss & lights flashing. 
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. 

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2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible

320-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

128960 mi

C $1700
Clutch slave cylinder failed and the clutch pedal fell to the floor. Replaced Clutch, master and slave. 

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1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

92900 mi

US $1767
Convertible top was replaced due to rear window detaching from rest of top. 
93200 mi

US $100
Replaced main radiator hoses and added new coolant. 
93600 mi

US $1100
Had the rear end rebuilt due to failed pinion bearing which also took out the ring and pinion. Shop replaced all bearings and seals along with new ring and pinion. 
94000 mi

US $450
Replaced clutch, bearings, and flywheel 
94800 mi

US $550
Replaced front struts w/ new strut assemblies, new rear shocks 
95500 mi

US $140
Replaced outer tie rod ends due to torn boots. Alignment was performed at that time also. 

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