2010 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (49% of reports).
- 74engine complaints
- 72,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 36 of 74 complaints (49%)
- Code P0008: mentioned in 9 of 74 complaints (12%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 6 of 74 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro at $2,600, and half of them between $2,350 and $3,950.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2023 Camaro | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2022 Camaro | 4 | 29% | — |
| 2021 Camaro | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2020 Camaro | 4 | 13% | 65,121 |
| 2019 Camaro | 5 | 9% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Camaro | 15 | 19% | 12,613 |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 13% | 16,650 |
| 2016 Camaro | 22 | 16% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Camaro | 25 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Camaro | 21 | 11% | 20,593 |
| 2013 Camaro | 15 | 8% | 4,483 |
| 2012 Camaro | 26 | 23% | 63,150 |
| 2011 Camaro | 28 | 14% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Camaro | 74 | 25% | 72,000 |
| 2002 Camaro | 2 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Camaro | 1 | 2% | 51,500 |
| 1999 Camaro | 1 | 1% | 138,660 |
| 1995 Camaro | 1 | 0% | 129,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine timing is wrong. The camshaft and the reluctor misalign and cause the engine to loose performance. The problem was diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership because of the illuminated "check engine" light. This seems to be a major historical issue with these type engines produced by Chevrolet…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the engine running, a hospital security guard asked her to turn off the vehicle because exhaust fumes were entering the building. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal chirping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where shards of metal were found…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Chevrolet Camaros have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (25% of the 295 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,600 (half paid between $2,350 and $3,950), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 36 of 74 complaints, followed by “code p0008” (9).
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