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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
13Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CAMARO LT1

The Chevrolet Camaro LT1 is a rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want genuine performance character in an iconic American package. Sitting in the middle of the Camaro lineup, the LT1 brings V8 power to a broad audience, from weekend canyon carvers to daily drivers who simply refuse to compromise on excitement. It competes in a segment that values emotion as much as engineering.

VERDICT

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Camaro LT1 for its engaging V8 performance and sharp handling dynamics, often calling it one of the most driver-focused options in the American muscle segment. Most acknowledge that its low roofline and snug cabin limit outward visibility, and some note the interior quality trails European rivals, but the driving experience consistently earns strong enthusiasm.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16061

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record19.5/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 4Power Train 3Unknown Or Other 3Air Bags 2Tires 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Camaro Lt1 years

Rivals in Coupe (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16061), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 2022. Class rank 4 of 7 in Coupe 2022. Methodology · Disclosure