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2012 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Owners filed 113 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between May 2012 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (27).

Complaints
113
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
10
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
People reported injured
Deaths
3
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system27
  2. Engine26
  3. Air bags22
  4. Power train15
  5. Structure11
  6. Steering8
  7. Service brakes7
  8. Visibility/wiper7
  9. Suspension6
  10. Seats5
  11. Exterior lighting3
  12. Fuel/propulsion system3
  13. Vehicle speed control3
  14. Tires2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201215
201313
201417
20159
20168
20174
201812
201910
20206
20213
20223
20234
20243
20251
20265

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

27 reports2 crashes2 fires2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several dealers several times. The alternator and the engine fuse were replaced, and a tune-up was completed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 23, 2026Electrical systemODI 11752387

Engine

26 reports1 crash2 fires
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective timing chain and gear. The contact was informed that the timing chain and gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. After repeated calls to the manufacturer, the manufacturer helped with the repair. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,559.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 5, 2023EngineODI 11558560

Air bags

22 reports7 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“The air bags aren't working properly. They initially fixed a prior issue with my air bags long ago. However this issue has persisted. I think these cars have major issues with our air bags.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 16, 2024Air bagsODI 11608879

Power train

15 reports
“Air bag on passenger side. transmission stared vibration brought in they repair it . This was still under warranty at the time. Now it doing it again. Seat they want change driver side motor . I fix it myself .it was the switch.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 13, 2024Power train, Air bags, SeatsODI 11594291

Structure

11 reports1 crash2 fires
“I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right. I was told it was an alignment issue which they attempted to fix which seems successful in July coming off the offramp after first time on the highway and applying the brakes, the car shook side side, and then up and down. It felt like the car was coming apart. I again notified the dealer. I purchased it from and was reminded it was bought as his, but that they would do what they can to fix it so that I would feel safe driving it. Also upon purchase when it got dark, I could not see even the beam of the headlights that they promised to replace and have not as yet.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 15, 2026Suspension, Structure, Service brakesODI 11750591

Steering

8 reports3 crashes
“(STATIONARY) I HAD PROBLEMS RECENTLY WITH THE STABILITITRAK, I STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE TOO MUCH AND IT WENT OUT, THE LIGHT OF STABILITI TRAK WARNING WENT ON !! IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. (IN MOTION) THE OTHER PROBLEM I HAD WAS THE POWER STEERING, EVERY TIME I TURNED THE WHEEL OF THE CAR, IT SOUNDED LIKE OPENING AN OLD DOOR. I HAD TO GO TO THE DEALER AND HAVE IT REPAIRED. (IN MOTION) ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS IN THE WHEELS, THEY HAVE A SOUND LIKE THEY HAVE A PINK CAN. BUT IT IS ONLY HEARD SOMETIMES NOT ALWAYS. I WENT TO THE DEALER TO SOLVE THAT PROBLEM BUT THE SOUND LEFT.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 10, 2018Steering, Wheels, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11128467
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.