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Common Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the Chevrolet Camaro, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 10 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: performance | Fuel: Petrol

93%

Chevrolet Camaro pass rate

76%

Chevrolet average

82%

All-model average

The Chevrolet Camaro has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 17 points above the Chevrolet average and 11 points above the average across all models in our data. The Chevrolet Camaro has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Chevrolet Camaro

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Chevrolet Camaro Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2009
88%
2010
94%
2011
92%
2012
92%
Lowest
2013
94%
2014
96%
2015
81%
2017
96%
Highest
2018
95%
2019
93%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2019Petrol6.2L93%5%
2018Petrol3.6L95%5%
2017Petrol3.6L96%4%
2015Petrol7.0L81%13%
2014Petrol6.2L96%4%
2013Petrol3.6L94%4%
2012Petrol6.2L92%8%
2011Petrol6.2L92%5%
2010Petrol6.2L94%4%
2009Petrol3.6L88%13%

Highest Pass Rate

2017

96% pass rate from 136 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2012

92% pass rate from 173 tests

View 2012 Chevrolet Camaro details

Chevrolet Camaro Running Costs

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Chevrolet Camaro FAQ

What are the most common Chevrolet Camaro problems?

Typical issues to check on a Chevrolet Camaro of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering and body & structure. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 1,090 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 93% ended in a pass.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

The Chevrolet Camaro has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, from 1,090 MOT tests. That is 11 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), a better than average result. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year Chevrolet Camaro is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has the highest MOT pass rate: 96% of its 136 tests ended in a pass. The 2012 has the lowest at 92%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common Chevrolet Camaro faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a Chevrolet Camaro typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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