Chevrolet Camaro 2010–2015
5th generation · GM Zeta II
NHTSA data through 12 August 20261,661 complaints, 1,250 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 14,000 and 65,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 1 complaints (0.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 2,000
- 25%
- 14,000
- Median
- 40,000
- 75%
- 65,000
- 90%
- 93,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 189 | 15.1% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 76 | 6.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 62 | 5.0% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 48 | 3.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 55 | 4.4% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 46 | 3.7% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 87 | 7.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 60 | 4.8% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 56 | 4.5% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 81 | 6.5% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 69 | 5.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 56 | 4.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 43 | 3.4% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 50 | 4.0% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 41 | 3.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 48 | 3.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 24 | 1.9% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 20 | 1.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 22 | 1.8% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 14 | 1.1% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 1 | 0.1% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,661 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010–2015 Chevrolet Camaro, and 1,250 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 14,000 and 65,000 miles. The median is 40,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (23.5% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles), the airbag system (13.1% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles), the engine (11.3% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
8 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system47,000median 47,000 miles, middle half 26,000 to 65,000
- Airbag system47,000median 46,921 miles, middle half 26,000 to 65,000
- Engine55,000median 55,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 78,000
- Problems owners could not categorise52,000median 52,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 72,000
- Transmission and driveline15,000median 15,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 45,000
- Steering27,000median 26,656 miles, middle half 11,000 to 51,000
- Brakes14,000median 14,265 miles, middle half 4,000 to 34,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 390 | 23.5% | 47,000 | 26,000–65,000 |
| Airbag system | 218 | 13.1% | 47,000 | 26,000–65,000 |
| Engine | 188 | 11.3% | 55,000 | 27,000–78,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 154 | 9.3% | 52,000 | 37,000–72,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 131 | 7.9% | 15,000 | 5,000–45,000 |
| Steering | 107 | 6.4% | 27,000 | 11,000–51,000 |
| Brakes | 52 | 3.1% | 14,000 | 4,000–34,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 50 | 3.0% | 60,000 | 36,000–79,000 |
| Body structure | 42 | 2.5% | 13,000 | 4,500–36,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 42 | 2.5% | 40,000 | 9,500–68,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 40,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 23.5% of complaints (390 reports, 278 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 47,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 26,000 and 65,160 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 13.1% of complaints (218 reports, 166 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 46,921 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 26,000 and 65,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.3% of complaints (188 reports, 159 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 78,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 9.3% of complaints (154 reports, 89 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 72,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.9% of complaints (131 reports, 112 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 15,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 45,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 6.4% of complaints (107 reports, 84 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 26,656 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 11,000 and 51,200 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2010 model year drew the most — 394 complaints — while 2012 drew the fewest at 161. The median year sits at 274.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 8 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), seats (1), the electrical system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 1,661 complaints filed against this generation, 159 reported a crash; 23 reported a fire; 133 reported an injury; 10 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 9.6% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 14,000 and 65,000 miles, with a median of 40,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 46,921, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Engine — 3.6l V6 Timing Chain 2010–2011 (LLT) most heavily reported; carries into early LFX
Premature timing chain wear/stretch on the direct-injection 3.6L. The mechanism is a feedback loop: elevated oil consumption drops oil pressure to the hydraulic chain tensioners, the chain goes slack, stretches and can skip teeth. Symptoms begin with a cold-start rattle, then rough idle, power loss and cam/crank correlation codes.
Engine — Oil Consumption (3.6l V6) 2010–2015
Above-average oil consumption on the GM 3.6L, traced to PCV system faults and worn piston rings; directly aggravates the timing chain failure mode above.
Ignition Switch / Key 2010–2014
GM recalled 2010-2014 Camaros because a driver's knee can contact the key fob and rotate the ignition switch out of RUN, cutting engine power, power steering and power braking and disabling airbag deployment. Remedy changed the key from a slotted to a hole-type design so the fob hangs closer to the steering column.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 394 | 335 |
| 2011 | 262 | 195 |
| 2012 | 161 | 110 |
| 2013 | 251 | 195 |
| 2014 | 287 | 206 |
| 2015 | 306 | 209 |
Recalls (8)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 23V516000 | 2023-10-23 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module |
| 15V666000 | 2015-10-19 | Air Bags:side/Window |
| 14V447000 | 2014-12-26 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust |
| 14V346000 | 2014-08-25 | Electrical System:ignition |
| 14V300000 | 2014-07-25 | Air Bags |
| 14V409000 | 2014-06-27 | Steering |
| 13V463000 | 2013-10-28 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 13V023000 | 2013-02-13 | Air Bags |
What owners reported
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the transmission would shift extremely hard and would sporadically shift from first to third of fourth gear independently. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would often accelerate abnormally. When the contact referenced the owners…
2010 · 80 miles · Throttle and speed control
I have three issues for my Camaro 2010. First and most important is the the timing chain, the chain moved and activated the cam sensors. The cost to change it is princely. Second , the air bag light on the passenger is on. Took it to the dealer and paid and still they couldn't find the issue so they wanted more…
2010 · 80 miles · Airbag system
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