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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Camaro model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Engine
84 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was stretched and needed replacement. The contact was also notified by the dealer that the…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine power reduced message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not exceed 20 MPH. The dealer stated that the throttle body induction needed to be cleaned and the induction kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Air bags
83 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
The problem started out with the "service airbag" warning displaying on the information screen on the dash and the airbag warning light coming on when I had a passenger in the vehicle. According to the on/off light on the dome light the passenger bag is off when this warning comes on. Over the past month it has gotten…
Airbag warning first started appearing on the car. Now is off and on continuously reporting. Why is a relatively common fault on such an important safety component not a recall?
Transmission
47 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal squeaking noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the clutch plate failed. The dealer replaced the clutch plate under the vehicle warranty. The contact also stated that…
Car has been repaired by dealer multiple times along with replacement of brand new parts on vehicle. Even after all of the repairs the transmission does not properly work. The transmissions will prevent you from engaging into first gear and second gear at certain times. I have researched the transmission and know that…
Electrical
42 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving, the interior lights in the vehicle flickered. In addition, the front headlamps also flickered. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated while driving which caused the vehicle to drive rough. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to sapaugh Chevrolet buick gmc(1435 mcnutt st, herculaneum, mo 63048)where they discovered that the passenger sensor air bag warning light was defective…
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The 2010 Camaro rs package only comes with pirelli p-zero tires, (p245/45/zr20 in front, p275/40/zr20 in rear). These are "summer only" tires. Neither gm nor the dealership explained this at the time of purchase. It was also not included in any of the paperwork describing the vehicle or in the owner's manual. The…
Tl contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ss equipped with pirelli pzero tires, size p245/45/20. The contact stated that the tires sold on the vehicle were "summer tires". While driving 45 MPH and passing another vehicle, the tires lost traction and moved sideways. The contact called the tire manufacturer who stated…
Suspension
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
2010 / 2011 Chevrolet Camaro - front suspension popping / clunking noises when hitting bumps. In some cases, there were reports of the strut penetrating through the engine frame. Reference forum link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49036 active fuel management issues when traveling at low speeds. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that after having the vehicle in for routine service, the technician advised that the left front and rear pins and calipers were wearing the brakes down by sixteen percent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no…
Lights
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of burning plastic was present. Two days later, the warning indicator for the exterior lighting illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (roger dean Chevrolet, 101 sw pine island road, cape coral, fl 33991) for diagnostic…
The headlights have become progressively dimmer over time. Replacing the bulbs and the ballast does not remedy the issue. What happens is the reflector inside the projector starts to fail which directly affects the light output. The only fix for this is completely new headlight housings.which are almost $2,000 just…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
One evening I got in my car and turned the heater on. Immediately, my windshield fogged up and the air coming out of the vents had a very strong odor, which smelt like coolant. For the entire drive (20 min) I could not get the windshield to defog. The next day, I drove my car and it was running extremely hot (about…
The heater core in the Camaro has become faulty. It is leaking coolant onto the passenger floor area and also producing strong fumes within the cabin. It also makes visibility very difficult as the windows fog up and the defroster no longer works properly/
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Electrical: ignition
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: cables
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (84 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); air bags (83 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); transmission (47 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 20, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is the most complained-about Camaro model year since 2000, with 295 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.