How safe is the Chevrolet Camaro convertible?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Chevrolet Camaro convertible died at a rate of 113 per million registered vehicle years, 84% higher than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 110th of 127 vehicles, safer than 13% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Chevrolet Camaro convertible sits among all 127 vehicles
Chevrolet Camaro convertible (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on limited data, so its exact rank could move several places with more data.
Vehicles ranked near the Chevrolet Camaro convertible
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Chrysler 300Car · Large | 69 | 16 |
| 108 | Ford EcoSportSUV · Small | 73 | 15 |
| 109 | Ford Mustang GT coupeSports car · Midsize | 77 | 13 |
| 110 | Chevrolet Camaro convertibleSports car · Large | 113 | 13 |
| 111 | Chevrolet TraxSUV · Small | 74 | 13 |
| 112 | Kia OptimaCar · Midsize | 80 | 12 |
| 113 | Ford Mustang convertibleSports car · Midsize | 97 | 11 |
How it compares with other sports cars
Among the 5 sports cars ranked, the Chevrolet Camaro convertible is 3rd. The safest sports cars are below. See all sports cars.
| Sports cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Mustang coupeSports car · Midsize | 59 | 21 |
| 2 | Ford Mustang GT coupeSports car · Midsize | 77 | 13 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Camaro convertibleSports car · Large | 113 | 13 |
| 4 | Ford Mustang convertibleSports car · Midsize | 97 | 11 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Camaro coupeSports car · Large | 110 | 2 |
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Camaro convertible a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Chevrolet Camaro convertible is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 113 per million registered vehicle years is 84% higher than the average, and it ranks 110th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Chevrolet Camaro convertible compare with other sports cars?
It ranks 3rd of 5 sports cars. The safest is the Ford Mustang coupe, with a rate of 59.
Why is this different from the Chevrolet Camaro convertible's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.