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Chevrolet Camaro V faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

2 known faults

Coupé V8 6.2 405 ch automatique

  1. Faulty AFM lifters (6.2 L99 V8, automatic)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On Camaro SS models with the automatic gearbox and the 6.2 L99 V8, the lifters of the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system are reported to possibly stick or collapse, causing misfires, valve train noise and sometimes damage to the camshaft (au7o.io). Owners describe lifter replacements on L99 engines, including a 2015 model (Camaro5). The sources are mainly testimonies from the United States: to be checked by a specialist.

    Versions
    Coupé V8 6.2 405 ch automatique, Cabriolet V8 6.2 405 ch automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Ignition key can leave the “run” position (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    The driver’s knee can strike the key fob and move the key out of the “run” position, which shuts off the engine and removes power steering and power brake assistance. GM recalled the 2010-2014 Camaros in 2014 (NHTSA recall 14V346000, including exports): the key is replaced by a standard key with a separate fob. Check that the recall has been carried out on the vehicle.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Coupé V8 6.2 405 ch automatique, Cabriolet V8 6.2 405 ch automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Cabriolet V8 6.2 405 ch automatique

  1. Faulty AFM lifters (6.2 L99 V8, automatic)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On Camaro SS models with the automatic gearbox and the 6.2 L99 V8, the lifters of the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system are reported to possibly stick or collapse, causing misfires, valve train noise and sometimes damage to the camshaft (au7o.io). Owners describe lifter replacements on L99 engines, including a 2015 model (Camaro5). The sources are mainly testimonies from the United States: to be checked by a specialist.

    Versions
    Coupé V8 6.2 405 ch automatique, Cabriolet V8 6.2 405 ch automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Ignition key can leave the “run” position (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    The driver’s knee can strike the key fob and move the key out of the “run” position, which shuts off the engine and removes power steering and power brake assistance. GM recalled the 2010-2014 Camaros in 2014 (NHTSA recall 14V346000, including exports): the key is replaced by a standard key with a separate fob. Check that the recall has been carried out on the vehicle.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Coupé V8 6.2 405 ch automatique, Cabriolet V8 6.2 405 ch automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

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Parts and maintenance

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