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ProblemsByVin Index / 2012-CHEVROLET-CAMARO / COMPLAINTS
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

109 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 5 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

steering 4 complaints shown

8 total in this category · critical · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/19/2014 20,250 mi Crash ODI #10667311.0

While driving with traffic on 6 lane road with 45 MPH speed limit, the vehicle, a 2012 Chevrolet camaro convertible, was struck from the rear by a box truck at speed causing a significant delta-v event. Upon initial impact, the steering wheel, airbag, ignition lock, turn signal and wiper switch assembly, spline shaft and metal cylinder from the tilt/telescoping assembly separated from the vehicle as a single assembly. The steering wheel assembly struck the driver in the chest and jaw, breaking the mandible in multiple places. Driver also sustained compression fracture of the t12 vertebra among other injuries. The vehicle continued moving forward after the initial impact but driver could not steer with the separated steering wheel. Vehicle drifted off the right side of the road striking

12/15/2012 14,164 mi 1 injury ODI #10488859.0

I have been having a lot of problems with my steering on this vehicle. I was driving my car and was in a turn when the steering wheel kicked back the opposite direction I was turning and I nearly went off the road. The force was so great that it actually injured my shoulder when the steering wheel kicked back. The steering in the car has since been so sloppy that I am scared to drive it, the car is all over the road. I took the car to the dealer and was told the vehicle needed to be aligned. I took the vehicle to my local tire store and they checked the alignment which was all in factory specs. Took the vehicle back to the dealer test drove with a technician who drove with me and he stated it was definitely not an alignment problem. I left the vehicle at the dealer for 3 days and got a cal

12/07/2018 ODI #11156833.0

The air conditioning does not work or the heater and when you drive more than 70 speed the steering wheel can't be controlled good

11/12/2012 17,000 mi ODI #10484036.0

Front end makes clunking noise over road imperfections, car wanders wildlly. Gm claims it's normal. *tr

electrical 4 complaints shown

23 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/17/2025 ODI #11705602.0

I am experiencing similar issues to those identified in GM bulletin 07-06-04-019F. I keep getting DTC P2138. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The throttle/accelerator system. Yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The Accelerator Pedal Position signal is unreliable which is now derating my engine. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warnings prior to the failure. I just get the DTC and an engine derate message

12/11/2022 ODI #11496923.0

Ignition gets stuck in on position after key is removed. Ignition does not cut on radio at times. I have to open the door to reset Ignition system so radio can play. Faulty Ignition switch needs replacing

11/11/2019 80,798 mi ODI #11279451.0

Common problem reported by many online regarding heater core / temperature blend door being cracked. Dashboard and windshield needs to be replaced to fix crack plastic tray costing over $2000. Emits fumes and causes fogged windshield producing low visibility. Car is fairly good condition 2012 and I use bus commute to work, low mileage.

11/03/2014 Crash ODI #10652065.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the reduced power engine shut off warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The failures occurred on several occasions. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a median. The vehicle was able to restart. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained minor physical injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system) and pending the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

15 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/12/2013 4,300 mi ODI #10555853.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the clutch pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times where the clutch was replaced but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,300.

12/10/2018 80,000 mi ODI #11157217.0

Having problems with torque converter when trying to accelerate

11/01/2012 7,391 mi ODI #10482913.0

In may, started to feel a vibration/shimmy of some sort when accelerating in all sorts of speeds. Took vehicle to dealership and they could not duplicate. Vibration/shimmy continued and gradually become more frequent so took vehicle back to dealership in june in which the tech test drove and was able to duplicate the issue. Was told he was not the transmission expert so they had the so called transmission expert test drive and he was unable to duplicate the problem. Took my car back to the dealership the very next day and it was determined to be the torque converter. The transmission had to be flushed due to metal shavings in the transmission. I have had continuous problems with the transmission since the torque converter was replaced. The transmission is hesitating when attempting

airbags 3 complaints shown

17 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/02/2014 72,000 mi Crash ODI #10661553.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. While at a red light, another vehicle struck the driver side fender of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy and the driver's head struck the steering wheel. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

11/22/2016 29,000 mi ODI #10927508.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag module failed and caused the air bags to become inoperable. The failure mileage was 29,000.

11/06/2019 122,000 mi Crash ODI #11278391.0

Tl* the contact's son owned a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a wooden fence. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

body 2 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/31/2012 2,100 mi ODI #10490569.0

Welds failed on rear seat latch bar, latch bar was not in use at the time. Broken welds resulted in rattle leading to a trip to the dealership for repair. Bar was replaced free of charge under warranty by dealership. *tr

12/11/2022 ODI #11496924.0

Driver side rear floor area floods every single time it rains. It's been like this since I owned the car. I have a 2012 convertible camaro

visibility 2 complaints shown

6 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
11/20/2013 ODI #10553031.0

I bought a 2012 ss convertible camaro from grand prize Chevrolet in nanuet the rear view mirror does not fold up enough to see out the back window it is very dangerous when changing lanes they have no replacement mirr I'm afraid I may get in an accident with my family in the car. *tr

11/20/2013 12,000 mi ODI #10553037.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the rear view mirror would not tilt upward enough to allow visibility out of the rear window. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 12000.

engine 1 complaint shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/05/2023 75,559 mi ODI #11558560.0

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.

other 1 complaint shown

11/27/2019 ODI #11282669.0

Convertible leaks and trunk and floorboard is wet when rains

Showing 300 of 109 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Chevrolet/Camaro#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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