2016–2023 Chevrolet Camaro · common problems & known faults

8-speed (8L45) harsh shifts and shudder.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Feel for hard or hesitant shifts around town.

Oil consumption on the 2.0T and some V8s.

Typically appears

70,000+ miles

What to inspect

Check oil level and consumption history.

Cooling-system stress on tracked cars.

Typically appears

Varies

What to inspect

Check coolant condition and any overheating history.

Poor rear visibility and interior rattles (usability).

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Note visibility and listen for rattles.

Slow cranking or failure to start when the engine is hot due to starter motor heat soak.

Typically appears

40,000-70,000 miles

What to inspect

Run the engine up to full operating temperature, switch it off, wait two minutes, and attempt to restart. Listen for laboured, sluggish, or hesitant cranking.

Weeping fluid from the Magnetic Ride Control (Magneride) dampers, causing a harsh ride and MOT failure.

Typically appears

50,000-80,000 miles

What to inspect

Reach into the wheel arches with a torch and physically check the damper bodies for oily residue or heavy dirt accumulation indicating a fluid leak.

Metallic rattling or buzzing noise from the rear silencers caused by worn Active Exhaust (NPP) valves.

Typically appears

30,000-60,000 miles

What to inspect

Start the car from cold and listen at the tailpipes. Cycle the driving modes between Tour and Track to actuate the valves, listening for metallic squeaks or rattles.

Unresponsive touch screen, ghost touches, or delamination of the infotainment display digitizer.

Typically appears

4-6 years

What to inspect

Tap through all corners of the touchscreen menu to check responsiveness. Look closely at the screen edges under bright light for bubbles or peeling indicating digitizer delamination.