Production of the 2022 Chevy Camaro is now underway at the GM Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan GM Authority has learned.
Production at the GM Lansing Grand River facility has been an on-again, off-again affair, with the ongoing global microchip shortage impacting production of the Chevy Camaro, as well as the Cadillac CT4 and Cadillac CT5 luxury sedans.
Sales Numbers - Two-Door Muscle Cars - H1 2021 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 | YTD 21 SHARE | YTD 20 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE CHALLENGER | +36.92% | 30,148 | 22,018 | 42% | 32% |
| FORD MUSTANG | -5.43% | 31,950 | 33,786 | 44% | 48% |
| CHEVROLET CAMARO | -28.71% | 9,881 | 13,860 | 14% | 20% |
| TOTAL | +3.32% | 71,979 | 69,664 |
As a result of missed production, inventory for the Chevy Camaro has dropped, which has led to a fall in Chevy Camaro sales as well. As GM Authority reported last month, Camaro sales dwindled to 9 percent segment share during the second quarter of the 2021 calendar year.
Year-to-date sales for the Chevy Camaro in 2021 amount to 9,881 units, a 29-percent decrease compared to the 2020 calendar year (13,860 units sold). Year-to-date market share amounts to 14 percent, down from the 20 percent recorded in 2020.
The 2022 Chevy Camaro is the seventh model year of the latest sixth-generation nameplate, arriving with just a few changes and updates compared to the previous 2021 model year. Production of the 2022 Chevy Camaro was originally set to begin Monday, June 14th, but that date was later pushed back.
Updates and changes over the 2021 model year include the addition of two new exterior colors, as well as the deletion of two exterior color options, namely Crush, an orange hue tagged with paint code G16, and Shock, a green-yellow hue tagged with paint code GKO. The new paint options will include Rapid Blue, as previewed at the NASCAR Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300 race at Daytona last February. The other new color is Vivid Orange Metallic.
Further updates include the deletion of the LT 1LE Track Performance Package, as well as deletion of the 20-inch Caliente wheel set.
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Comments
Are these Camaros going to be built with or without chips?
Pretty sure one of the main features removed on other Chevy models was auto start-stop in an effort to require less chips in the cars and keep production moving. I don’t think Camaros have that feature and, to be honest, I’m sure most Camaro buyers don’t care for it.
My wife got her 21 Camaro 4 months ago (lucky to get one of the last V8 Camaros in California for this year) and it does not have the auto-stop feature anyway
I got my 2021 back in Oct. A RS LT1.
Melissa I got my 2021 RS LT1 in June. I feel we have two rare models with total production being only 9881.
What color is yours, mine is orange, with the 6 sp manual trans.
Mine is a White LT1 RS, w/ Automatic A10, Technology Bose package, Sunroof, Recaro seats, Black carbon flash spoke wheels, Performance exhaust. I love it. Was in transit to a dealer 100 miles away that was exactly like I would’ve ordered. I’m glad you got the last year of the Orange crush color w/ the M6.
9881 are YTD sales not total sales.
Camaros after 2013 changed so much, it should be called something else, the 2022 is no better off then the others. DESING sells NOT bean counting or someone HOW THINKS it is cool
I just want the car built and a number sighed to a Rapid Blue Convertible going to Genoa Il. That will be mine.
Hopefully you can get an allocation assigned to the order soon…this is all dependent on which dealer you used and what spot in line you are for a Camaro at that dealer. From my understanding certain dealers will get priority for allocations (likely higher volume dealers, especially higher volume Camaro dealers, will get a bit more slots earlier on in the production cycle). Good luck!
Why can’t GM take this camaro convertible, put a cool looking body on it and increase the windshield height and sell it as a Cadillac or a Buick Gran sport? It seems like a waste of resources not to.
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The Camaro looks great as is.
agreed…. Camaro looks absolutely awesome. I don’t know why so many people don’t like the look of the latest gen Camaro. Looks way better than either Mustangs or Challengers IMO.
If they want to be number one; build out a base model stripped down and price it under Mustang and Challenger. Lightweight and a V8.
The heck with efi. Just put a carb on it.
They pretty much did that with the LT1 model. At least as much as you can have a “stripped down” car these days.
The LT1 model is already stripped down AND cheaper than Mustang and Challenger..
Did this guy just say the heck with EFI (and DI), and put a carb on it. In 2021? lmao
Im having problems getting my order to through at my dealer with the GM performance cold air intake option? Does anyone know what the story is on this. I know they had a recall recently due to people not getting the reflash for the Emission Regs.
I have a 2021 LT1 and you can’t seem to get the cold air intake thru GM aftermarket either. Seems to be related to the computer reflash that was recalled. All other years available except 2021.
Yeah I’m running up against walls wherever I turn trying to get info on it. The dealership, chevy.com customer care center, and the accessories department both GM Central and Local, all say they don’t have any info on it. But I’m not surprised given that they don’t even have the 2022 build and price online yet.
The dealer I ordered my 2022 2SS 1LE from advised me not to worry about the cold air intake as they can install it at the dealership after /if the car arrives. Apparently getting it from the factory will delay the order considerably. Chip shortage/Parts shortage? He won’t say.
Bring it back to Belgium Europe and sales will increase for sure !
I just don’t understand why GM…Is not thinking about do sec Gen 1970 to 1973 style i own camaro so disappointing see going away for electronic cars stupid no muscle car no more GM Suck
So, GM should continue living in the past versus being an EV leader?
Good thing management has the foresight to lead into an exciting future.
GM will never be an EV leader get real
An “exciting future” so few of the buying public wants at thus point. gm is “leading” me to the competitors because of overpricing their products and offering less.
C8?
Escalade?
Denali?
Segment leaders, I believe!
True, but most cannot afford a $60+k vehicle. What about a Bronco/Wrangler competitor?
Yea,I thought when the new camaro came out they would,clone the second gen ,That was by far the coolest generation ever for camaro.!!!!
I will probably pick up a 2022 rag top to add to my collection. I have 5 first gen camaros and a 2018. Never buying a girl electric car ., Gas is not going away.
Camaro with no V8 is like a girl with no tits or ass none the less the moan sound they make when you make love to them. The nerds can keep their remote controlled electric car things. Great it’s faster. We don’t care. It needs to be loud and sexy too.
When will this piece of trash be canceled?
right along with you Ford ass.
I don’t own and never have owned a Ford so….
How are people placing orders for this car? I’ve been wanting to place an order for it for a while now, after I did some number crunching, and the dealership told me that they don’t have any allocations and that no dealerships are able to place orders. Normally I’d take his word for it, especially after he showed me the 21’s that are still to show up, but I don’t know if I’m supposed to do more or if it’s simply a waiting game. Any advise would be appreciated
Talk to other dealers. While the allocation thing is somewhat accurate, it at least pays off to have a build in the system with an order number so you at least have a place in line at the dealership. As soon as they get allocations (some dealers get more than others) you will at least be toward the top and they can match the order with one. I have one at a dealer near me and they weren’t part of the initial startup allocations but are expecting some soon (potentially in the next round). FYI I had a build in the system and order number about a month ago when pricing for 22’s was released to dealers so if they want to they could get you set up.
Well I wanted to at least place an order and have it on file, but the guy I’ve been talking to said no dealerships can place orders on the 22’s. I’ve see what he was talking about, and I kinda understand the allocation system he’s told me about, but I just don’t understand why I can’t seem to at least fill an order out for them time being and go from there. My family has bought 4 vehicles from this salesman already, so we have a working relationship, and I trust him to an extent, so I feel I’d get a better deal on the car and trade in going through him, but I’d be lying if I said I haven’t gotten frustrated at this point.
If you trust the dealership and feel you’ll get the best deal there I can see why you’d want to work with them. I still don’t get why they wouldn’t commit to at least getting the build in GM workbench and generate the order number. Any dealer should be able to go that far so when an allocation arrives you are good to go. I talked to 4-5 dealerships near me and all were willing to do that but only one was fair on pricing/deposit so I went with them. Going through some of the other comments it seems many people are already at this stage in the process as well. It’s possible they just wait for allocations at this specific dealer before going through the build process. Either way, good luck!
Placed my order August 3rd for a ’22.
Talk to few deals in your area. I contact mine and they call with an one allocation July 15 and I placed and order for2022 2SS. Good news for everyone the price went up $75.00 from 2021 and was for the dealer installed front splitter, side skirts, and strut tower brace. Also they notified 2 weeks ago my Camaro is being built this week.
The one big problem is the computer chip..
Did your Dealer say anything about that. It could be months before that they get the chip..
Nissan just previewed the “7th Gen Camaro”.
I ordered a ’21 2SS convertible just prior to the shutdown, it never made it into production, my dealer resubmitted it as a ’22 with only one option change, the performance intake was on Hold so I said drop it and I’ll add an aftermarket one later. Fingers crossed, hopefully this one gets built.
Great idea to drop the cold air intake. I have a 2021 LT1 and have found that the cold air intake is not available. Has something to do with the computer reflash that comes with it.
Clayton same here placed order for 2021 feb 6th dealer said that car not going be built resubmitted 2022 2ss on 6-28-2021.
Love that car but please change the dash!
I had reached out to several dealers locally about ordering a ’22 2SS convertible (w/ a stick); got a lot of different answers and explanations as to what was going on. The dealer I was leaning towards ordering from called me two weeks ago and said we have an allocation that is due today, we’ll order your car if you want it. 45 minutes later, they had placed the order. I hope that with production starting yesterday, I’ll get it before “garage” season starts!
I ordered a zl1 1le on March 2nd
The build was accepted 8 weeks ago.
Dealer can’t give me a price & don’t know when they will start the build.
Very frustrating
The Camaro is dead. Gm killed it back in 2013 .All is Left is the name. I told you so in 2015. Stop messing with it. I am so glad I brought my 2011 when I did. I would never by a Newer one since it’s all wacked out of what a Camaro should be. And now 4 door. Someone is insane
I had 2014 camaro, the 6 gen is much better to me. And I do love both 5 gens and the 6 gens.
I agree I don’t mind the 5 Gen but think the 6 gen looks better plus it’s lighter, faster and handles better.
plus 6TH GEN is made in U.S.A.
Nothing like made in the USA with a made in Mexico transmission 😉
No wonder Dodge and Ford sales exceed the Chevy Camaro, last good looking one was made in 1969.
YOUR 100% correct, GM KILLED THE BRAND
Ordered mine, a 2SS Convertible, a little over month ago. I’m the Controller for the dealership so I was able to easily get an allocation. My build date is this week!
Well that just pisses me off. Way to brag while others are waiting months and not provided any estimated date what so ever. Hope you enjoy your car though
ThAt PiSsEs Me OfF YoU hAvE a CaR aNd I DoN’t. How about you cry some more Jeff
That is fair and decent, thanks for the valued input. I mean I put a deposit on a car 5 months ago and have no idea of even an estimate and others put in an order a month ago and brag they are getting it because they work for a dealer. It is cool
you hag have fun living off of other people’s cake!! no better than the government except we can vote for them!!
YoU gO hAvE fUn Me AnGrY
So Tell me did you get the car? I think its great you have a connection. Thats what makes the world go round. Its who you know 99% of the time. No anger or jealousy here. I with you 100%. I wish you could let me know what my chances are of getting mine built if I tell you what dealership I am using. 🙂
Made my original 2021 Camaro order in April, redid the order for a 2022 last month and changed color so it is a Rapid Blue 2SS coupe 6sp
Placed an order for a 2022 in mid-May with a reputable dealer. Car was built during the first week of production (8/17). Now I have to play the waiting game until its delivered.