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Used Chevrolet Camaro SS: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Camaro SS from 2010 to 2024, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $23,000 to $48,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2015, 2019–2024. Look harder at or skip 2016–2018.
2016–2024 Chevrolet Camaro SS
A muscle car built on the light Alpha platform, with a strong eight-cylinder engine and far better handling.
Years to target: 2019–2024. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,000 | Skip | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $30,500 | Skip | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $32,500 | Skip | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $35,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $38,500 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $40,500 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $48,500 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2016–2018. The 8-speed automatic can shudder from torque converter fluid problems; a fluid flush usually fixes it.
- 2016: owner complaints spike (141, mostly the transmission).
- 2017: owner complaints spike (188, mostly the steering).
- Rear seat, trunk opening and outward visibility are poor, and early 8-speed automatics can shudder.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2SS with Magnetic Ride or the 1LE package for track-ready suspension, Brembos and a limited-slip; 2019 and later automatics use a 10-speed.
On the test drive
On automatics, feel for shudder at light throttle around 25 to 50 mph, and check the clutch on manuals. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC F 2015–2017 · $36,000–$41,500
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2010–2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS
A retro-styled muscle car with a strong eight-cylinder engine and a sturdy, simple drivetrain.
Years to target: 2010–2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $23,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $24,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $26,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $26,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
Worth knowing
- The cabin feels cheap, outward visibility is very limited, and the heavy car handles less sharply than its successor.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a manual 2SS for the LS3 and better equipment, or a 2013 to 2015 car with the 1LE package for stiffer suspension and wider tires.
On the test drive
Check for clutch chatter and rear differential clunk, and confirm the ignition key recall work is done. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.