Head-to-head reliability
Chevrolet B7 vs Toyota Camry
How the Chevrolet B7 and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Chevrolet B7 vs Toyota Camry: The B7 has 0 complaints over 3 years and 3 recalls (brakes, transmission), while the Camry has 2056 complaints over 10 years, 31 recalls, and 171 crash-related reports. The Camry's higher count reflects more owners reporting real issues like stuck keys and brake noise. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Chevrolet B7 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Chevrolet B7
The Chevrolet B7 is a low-volume vehicle with no owner complaints filed over three years, so there is little real-world failure pattern to learn from. Its three recalls cover antilock brakes (twice) and the automatic transmission, suggesting those systems have known safety defects. For a buyer, the B7 is a blank slate: you get almost no complaint history, but you also get no evidence of recurring owner frustrations.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry has a large, active complaint record—about 206 per year over ten years—with power train, engine, and brake issues appearing most often. Owners describe concrete symptoms like a stuck ignition key, shuddering during acceleration, delayed throttle response, and an electronic parking brake that won't disengage. The volume of complaints and 171 crash-related reports means you should expect to check these systems carefully on any used Camry.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Chevrolet B7 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Chevrolet B7
No component data available.
Two of the B7's three recalls are for the antilock brake system, meaning a known defect could affect braking performance. Since no owner complaints are on file, buyers should verify the recall work was completed and have the ABS inspected.
One recall covers the automatic transmission, pointing to a potential defect that could affect shifting or driveability. With no complaint text, the exact failure is unclear, so a pre-purchase transmission check is essential.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and unable to be removed even when the dash shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect. Others describe hesitation and shuddering while driving with the check engine light on, which could mean costly transmission or engine work.
Complaints include a several-second delay in throttle response when pressing the accelerator from a stop, happening repeatedly. This lag can be a safety concern in traffic and may point to electronic throttle or engine management issues.
The electronic parking brake (EPB) may fail to disengage, requiring a tow and a new switch that sometimes doesn't fix the problem. Owners also hear a clicking, vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer calls normal ABS operation, but it can be annoying and hard to diagnose.
Multiple safety systems—smart stop, stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping—can malfunction together, sometimes at night. Another report involves front and rear subframe, driveline, and stability control components, suggesting complex electronic and structural issues that are hard to trace.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Chevrolet B7 — 3 recalls
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Chevrolet B7 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Chevrolet B7 has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints/year vs. about 206/year for the Camry), but that difference is partly because the B7 has almost no complaint data at all. In practice, the Camry gives you a clear map of what can go wrong, while the B7 leaves you guessing—so the Camry's higher count reflects more owners reporting, not necessarily worse reliability.
Key differences
- The Camry has thousands of owner complaints describing real symptoms like stuck keys, shuddering, and brake noise; the B7 has zero complaints, so its failure patterns are unknown beyond recalls.
- The B7's recalls focus on antilock brakes and the automatic transmission, while the Camry's recalls cover wheels, seats, and air bag occupant sensors—different safety areas to check.
- Camry owners report electronic gremlins across multiple systems (stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring), which can be expensive to diagnose; the B7 has no such reports.
- The Camry's complaint volume includes 171 crash-related reports and 158 injuries, which is a reminder to inspect brakes, tires, and safety systems closely; the B7 has zero crash-related reports, but with no complaints, that's not proof of safety.
- Confirm both antilock brake recalls were completed and test the brakes for any pulsation or unusual noise during a test drive.
- Check the automatic transmission for smooth shifting and ask for service records, since a recall exists for this component.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park multiple times and watch for any sticking or need to disconnect the battery.
- During a test drive, accelerate from a stop several times to feel for throttle delay or shuddering, and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA's recall site for both vehicles and confirm all open recalls have been repaired.
- For the Camry, test the electronic parking brake, ignition key removal, and throttle response from a stop.
- For the B7, have a mechanic inspect the ABS and automatic transmission, since those are the only known recall areas.
- Ask for a pre-purchase inspection that includes a scan for stored trouble codes, especially on the Camry's power train and brake systems.
- Review owner complaint patterns for the specific model year you're considering, as the data here covers broad ranges.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Chevrolet B7 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Chevrolet B7 vs Toyota Camry
- Chevrolet B7 total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Chevrolet B7 total recalls
- 3
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Chevrolet B7 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Chevrolet B7
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
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