2023 Chevrolet Camaro: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

Mature, well-sorted sixth-gen Camaro with very few complaints; excellent handling and a strong engine range. The only real drawbacks are practicality: bad outward visibility, a cramped back seat and a small trunk. New, the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ranged from $26,400 to $73,300 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).

7/10
Strong track record

Mature, well-sorted sixth-gen Camaro with very few complaints; excellent handling and a strong engine range. The only real drawbacks are practicality: bad outward visibility, a cramped back seat and a small trunk.

Sources (5)
  • api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=cam…
  • repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chevrolet/camaro
  • fixdapp.comhttps://www.fixdapp.com/car-reviews/best-worst-years-of-chevrolet-camaro-grap…
  • motorbiscuit.comhttps://www.motorbiscuit.com/critics-disagree-least-reliable-sixth-gen-chevro…
  • cargurus.comhttps://www.cargurus.com/research/articles/chevrolet-camaro-buying-guide

Recalls & safety

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Composed, reasonably comfortable ride for a sports coupe
  • Excellent handling and steering response from the Alpha platform; among the best-driving modern pony cars
  • Wide, strong engine range from an efficient turbo-four to muscular V6 and V8 SS/ZL1 power, with strong performance-per-dollar used

Cons

  • Interior materials and some controls feel low-rent for the price
  • Discontinued after the 2024 model year with no direct successor yet
  • Cramped, hard-to-access rear seat best left to small children or cargo
  • Small trunk with a narrow opening and high liftover, the tightest cargo space in the segment
  • Poor outward visibility: a high beltline and small windows create large blind spots

Trims & original pricing

TrimOriginal base MSRPNew todayEngineMPG
1LS $26,400 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
1LT $26,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
2LT $28,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
3LT $32,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
1LT Convertible $32,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
2LT Convertible $34,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
LT1 $36,400 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
1SS $38,900 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
3LT Convertible $38,900 discontinued 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (275 hp) 22
LT1 Convertible $42,400 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
2SS $44,900 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
1SS Convertible $45,900 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
2SS Convertible $50,900 discontinued 6.2L V8 (455 hp) 19
ZL1 $67,300 discontinued Supercharged 6.2L V8 (650 hp) 16
ZL1 Convertible $73,300 discontinued Supercharged 6.2L V8 (650 hp) 16

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Sources (4)

Depreciation

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2023 entry trim from new

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Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($26,400). Higher trims started higher (up to $73,300), and options added more.

Curve outlook: a typical 2023 loses roughly another 33% of its value over the next 3 years. These are estimates from public data, not a market-price claim.

2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Sources (1)
  • caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/chevrolet/camaro/depreciation

Cost to own

Routine maintenance≈ $750–800/yr
Insurance (high tier)≈ $2,500–2,600/yr
Fuel (12k mi/yr, 19 MPG)≈ $2,463/yr

Requires premium fuel

National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.

Sources (3)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Mature, well-sorted sixth-gen Camaro with very few complaints; excellent handling and a strong engine range. The only real drawbacks are practicality: bad outward visibility, a cramped back seat and a small trunk.

How much did the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro cost new?

Between $26,400 and $73,300 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid. 2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro expensive to maintain?

Estimated routine maintenance runs about $750–800/year. Note: it requires premium fuel.

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