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2020 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Camaro.

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro is a performance coupe whose engine is equipped with an oil cooler and calls for 5W-30 oil. Its reliability record shows just 31 owner complaints and 3 recalls, with the primary issues centered on the power train. This places the 2020 model year among the more dependable in the Camaro’s history, especially when contrasted with the 295 complaints logged for the 2010 model and the series low of 13 for 2022.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityWith oil coolerOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/50R18 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12693541
Engine air filter23323508 alt 20857930
Spark plug12681659 alt 12622441
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades84613732 alt 84580859
Serpentine belt12685983 alt 12643218
Thermostat12647181 alt 12630780
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3627 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.4–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2019 ZL1 1LE Coupe (Extreme Track Performance Pack)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019ZL1 1LE Coupe (Extreme Track Performance Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec11.50 sec650 hpRWD
20191SS 1LE Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.20 sec455 hpRWD
20191SS 1LE Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Coupe 6.2L V84.10 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Convertible 6.2L V84.40 sec12.70 sec455 hpRWD
20191LT Turbo 1LE RS Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec275 hpRWD
20213LT 1LE RS Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec275 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds With oil cooler of 5W-30 engine oil, ATF in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10L60, 10L80, 10L90
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity1.82
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilATF
Differential Gear Oil CapacityRear Differential Module (200 mm, Non-Limited Slip)
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine CoolantDex-Cool

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)80.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug200
Differential drain Plug200
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 66.0; Rear: 66.0
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug16.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts96.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub96.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037–0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure10 psi minimum @ Idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM20 psi minimum @ 2,000 RPM

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 35; Rear: 30
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 7.4; Rear: 7.4
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: 0.001; Rear: 0.002
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: .827; Front: 1.063; Rear: .827
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.063; Rear: .866; Front: 1.102; Rear: .866

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
146°-50°
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 15°-30°74 ft. lbs
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15-30°74 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 110°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M8 Bolts18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro sits within a generation-wide trend of steadily declining complaints since a 2010 peak of 295, with volume falling from 183 (2017) to 51 (2019) to 31 (2020), then continuing to 16 (2021) and 13 (2022). Recalls for 2020 numbered 3 versus 1 in 2019 and 4 in 2021—a modest, stable cadence with no investigations recorded across any of these model years. Technical Service Bulletins dropped consistently from 1,052 in 2019 to 933 in 2020 to 872 in 2021, indicating the manufacturer was resolving known issues as they aged out. Within the 2020 record specifically, Power Train accounted for 7 of 31 total complaints, with Exterior Lighting, Suspension, and Electrical System each at 2; crash-related complaints totaled 7 with zero fire complaints. The 2020 model thus occupies a mature, post-stabilization position in the generation arc—complaint volume and TSB counts are declining, recalls remain infrequent, and no systemic investigations have been opened. The takeaway: 2020 represents a well-sorted example of this generation with a clear downward reliability trajectory, making it a comparatively sound model year to consider on the used market.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
933
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train7
Exterior Lighting2
Suspension2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V837000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 21/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223…

21V211000Air Bags:FrontalReported 25/03/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 933 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking With oil coolerEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 23323508Spark plug 12681659Battery 88864541

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Camaro take?

With oil cooler of 5W-30, Dexos1 Gen 2, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Camaro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.