2019 Chevrolet Camaro

The defect

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.

The 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.

The 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 · up to 30 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · towed · 7,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and, on a race, track the vehicle would not brake and the steering wheel failed to turn the vehicle as the contact was navigating a turn on the racetrack. The contact crashed into the racetrack wall on the driver's side. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed by a manufacturer representative, however, the information was not shared with the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

NHTSA complaint 11480040. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

towed · 1,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GILLMAN CHEVROLET (1801 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN BENITO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS INSIDE THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE BACKUP CAMERA WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

NHTSA complaint 11288903. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I am reporting a severe safety hazard involving my 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle has suffered a total failure of its audio amplifier, resulting in a complete loss of all interior audio. This is not a convenience or entertainment issue. Because the amplifier controls all vehicle audio output, the car no longer produces any audible safety warning alerts or chimes. This includes the complete loss of: * Turn signal indicator clicks (leaving the driver unaware if indicators are active) * Seatbelt unfastened reminder alarms * Door/trunk-ajar alerts * Blind-spot monitoring audible alerts * Forward collision warning alerts * Parking assist sensor warnings Operating a vehicle without these …

NHTSA complaint 11753986, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I've submitted a safety complaint #11733895. I wanted to give an update regarding GM Goodwill Assistance, which is 10% of $10,000 transmission replacement per Chevrolet. This is a known documented transmission defect from GM manufacturing, it is a major safety issue, the car was sold to me with GM/Chevrolet knowing about this issue, but they are putting the financial burden on the consumer. Diagnostic from Chevrolet confirms this defect and they basically are saying they won't help. This transmission should be 100% recalled for safety issues and I am just speechless it has not been. The random acceleration alone is extremely scary and totally unsafe. What do consumers have to do to get this …

NHTSA complaint 11736155, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous transmission defect that manifests as intense shuddering and vibrations followed by instances of random, unintended acceleration. Specifically, while operating the vehicle at various speeds, the transmission fails to engage properly, causing a violent vibration/shudder. This is frequently followed by the vehicle surging or accelerating unexpectedly without increased pressure on the gas pedal. This condition creates a significant safety hazard as it compromises the driver's ability to maintain a constant speed and control the vehicle in traffic or during low-speed maneuvers. The random acceleration is unpredictable and poses an immediate …

NHTSA complaint 11733895, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Thermostat is failing under part recommend mileage. GM is not taking this under consideration. States part last up to 100,000 miles. It’s failing under 30,000 miles.

NHTSA complaint 11728112. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

134,606 miles

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 70,962. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 134,606.

NHTSA complaint 11726950. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.