2010 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. That is the most of any Camaro model year in the database (23 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (83 complaints, 28%), typically at around 51,071 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 3 fires, 24 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 295owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 83 | 28% | 51,071 | “air bag” (49%) | $1,100 |
| Engine problems | 74 | 25% | 72,000 | “timing chain” (49%) | $2,600 |
| Power Train | 47 | 16% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 42 | 14% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 5% | 71,489 | — | — |
| Suspension | 15 | 5% | 10,795 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% | 14,265 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% | 30,925 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 3% | 5,338 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 38,468 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 42,276 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 14,265 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 3,675 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 3,675 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 16,390 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 2,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Gm is recalling 1,243 my 2010 chevrolet camaro equipped with a v8 engine. The positive battery cable may contact the starter motor housing and cause wear on the cable insulation. If the insulation wears through to the cable, it could create a short.
Risk: A short could result in a no start condition, cause the vehicle to stall without the ability to restart, or result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable to ensure adequate clearance. The recall began on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle Shipped in Unsafe Driving Condition I purchased this vehicle from Cars2us with a clear understanding that the vehicle was in good working order. I paid $500 for shipping along with $3,000 cash down. I purchased it from out of state so I had to have the vehicle shipped to my work site. When…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The battery was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was checked and found to be in good working…
Fuel pouring from above fuel tank onto ground.
I was in an accident with a friend in [XXX] We weren't doing over 30 to 35 miles per hour when we hit a deer. All I could remember was yelling because my wrist was broken and I had bone coming out from the air bags that deployed on my side of the car. The wind shield was cracked because of this as…
The passenger seat airbag indicates OFF on the status display inside the car. I have tried turning it on using the button on the status display with no success.
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 83 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.