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Chevrolet Camaro Ss Safety
NHTSA safety across every Chevrolet Camaro Ss model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Chevrolet Camaro Ss we cover (2019 to 2022), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2022 at 89 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2020 at 86. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Chevrolet Camaro SS is a rear-wheel-drive performance coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want muscle-car character with a modern platform. Sitting in the fiercely competitive pony-car segment alongside the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, the Camaro SS targets buyers who prioritize performance feel and V8 power. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2022 model years, and we are here to tell you what the safety data actually shows.
The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS achieves an 89 out of 100 on our Safety Index, placing it in the Strong band. This model year presents a compelling safety profile, notably distinguished by a perfect 5-out-of-5 star rollover rating. For a low-slung coupe, this score is particularly impressive. The side-impact test also yielded a perfect 5-out-of-5 stars. Frontal crash testing resulted in a 4-out-of-5 star rating, a solid but not perfect outcome. Across all four model years from 2019 to 2022, the Camaro SS recorded zero recalls. This lack of recalls is an unusually clean record for any vehicle over such a span. Owner complaints for these model years total 88. These complaints include 9 alleged crashes and 8 reported injuries. While unverified, these specific allegations are accessible in the NHTSA complaint database for prospective buyers to review. The overall safety data for the Camaro SS indicates a stronger performance than its segment might suggest, driven by its exceptional recall record and robust crash-test results.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Camaro SS for its sharp, driver-focused dynamics and potent V8 performance, often ranking it among the most engaging cars in the pony-car segment. They frequently note that the tight cabin and limited outward visibility are real-world compromises, and they tend to position it as a car that rewards committed drivers while asking for some daily-use sacrifices.
- The 2022 Camaro SS earns the highest NHTSA Safety Index in our coverage window at 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band, so shopping toward the newer end of the 2019 to 2022 range gives you the best-documented safety outcome.
- Zero recalls were issued across all four covered model years, which is a rare and meaningful distinction. It suggests Chevrolet did not identify any systemic safety defects requiring a federal remedy during this generation.
- The side-impact and rollover crash-test scores both hit the maximum 5 out of 5 stars in the best-year results, but the frontal rating comes in at 4 out of 5, so frontal-crash protection is strong but not perfect and deserves attention if that matters to your risk calculus.
- The 88 owner complaints on file include 9 alleged crashes and 8 reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed incidents, but prospective buyers should review the full NHTSA complaint database for this model before purchasing to understand what other owners have reported experiencing.