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Chevrolet Camaro Alpha

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

3.5 / 5.0 · Based on 4 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

660 PS

6.2L V8 Kompressor Benzin

650 hp, last supercharged Camaro — collector piece

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

313–340 PS

3.6L V6 LGZ Benzin

3 weaknesses

Good Choice

Body Variants

The Chevrolet Camaro Alpha is available as Coupé and Convertible — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations


Engine Overview

The Chevrolet Camaro Alpha is available with 7 engine variants — from 253 to 660 hp.

2.0L Turbo I4 · Petrol· 275 PS
2016 2023
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
3.6L V6 LGZ · Petrol· 335 PS
2016 2024
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
SS · Petrol· 455 PS
2016 2024
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
SS 1LE · Petrol· 455 PS
2017 2024
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
V6 1LE · Petrol· 335 PS
2017 2024
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
ZL1 · Petrol· 650 PS
2017 2024
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
ZL1 1LE · Petrol· 650 PS
2018 2024
Be Careful 3 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Visibility: worse than Zeta

The 6th gen has even smaller windows than the 5th. Consumer Reports: worst sporty car for visibility.

Symptoms: Massive blind spots, backup camera dependency
Thin Clear Coat and Stone Chips

Like all GM sports cars: thin clear coat, visible orange peel, early stone chips. PPF recommended.

Symptoms: Visible stone chips after a few hundred miles
from 20,000 km
Medium
Exhaust Rattle at Low RPM

NPP exhaust valves or heat shields rattle at 1,500–2,500 rpm. Widespread forum topic.

Symptoms: Metallic rattling from rear at low RPM
from 10,000 km
Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
506 complaints · 2016–2024
  1. 01 Powertrain
    148 ⚠ 5
  2. 02 Steering
    95 ⚠ 8
  3. 03 Electrical
    92 ⚠ 3
  4. 04 Engine
    81
  5. 05 Other
    76 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

Powertrain (148 complaints)
Steering (95 complaints)
Electrical (92 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 25 weaknesses have been documented for the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha (2016–2024) — 15 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Gearbox, Suspension, Steering. Considered reliable: LGZ (3.6L V6 LGZ).

Camaro (LTG, 2016–2023) — Be Careful: LSPI Piston Ring-Land Cracking, Timing Chain Tensioner Premature Wear, Active Thermal Management Valve & Water Pump Failure. Power: 275 PS.

Camaro (LT1-GenV, 2016–2024) — Be Careful: AFM/DFM Lifter Collapse, Camshaft Damage from AFM Lifter Failure (LT1), Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (DI). Power: 455 PS.

Camaro (LT4, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: AFM Lifter Collapse (LT4), Intercooler Heat Soak on Track, Supercharger Noise at Higher Mileage. Power: 650 PS.

What to watch out for with the Chevrolet Camaro? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha have? +
The Chevrolet Camaro Alpha has 15 known engine weaknesses and 10 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Camaro Alpha? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: LGZ (3.6L V6 LGZ). The most reliable engine is the LGZ (3.6L V6 LGZ) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the LT4 (6.2L V8 Kompressor).
Which Chevrolet Camaro Alpha engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Chevrolet Camaro Alpha engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 7:29 Nurburgring stock, 650 hp available immediately. More power than a 911 Turbo at a third of the price. 10-speed auto (optional) shifts impressively. Intercooler heats after lap 3. Production ended 2024. The last of its kind.
Is the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha worth buying used? +
The Chevrolet Camaro Alpha is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 4 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Chevrolet Camaro Alpha? +
The Chevrolet Camaro Alpha is available with engine variants from 253 to 660 hp. Petrol: LTG (2.0L Turbo I4), LGZ (3.6L V6 LGZ), LT1-GenV (6.2L V8 DI), LT4 (6.2L V8 Kompressor).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee