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2010 Chevrolet Camaro

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
295
Received Aug 2009 to Aug 2025
Official recalls listed
2
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Timing chain fails and destroys engine32 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Airbag warning light stays on27 complaints · 9.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips20 complaints · 6.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #14V346000General 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.
  • Recall #09V155000Gm 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 3 fires, 24 people injured, 1 death.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

6 more problems

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

1 more problem

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
45
Show as a table
YearComplaints
20091
201024
201133
20127
201316
201445
201537
201625
201725
201827
201917
202016
20216
20223
20236
20243
20254
2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total295

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Timing chain fails and destroys engine3211%–
Airbag warning light stays on279.2%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips206.8%–
Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off186.1%–
Headlights dim or fail at night134.4%–
Ignition key sticks or will not turn103.4%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps103.4%–
Check engine light comes on repeatedly93.0%–
Tires blow out or tread separates72.4%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking72.4%–
Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag62.0%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes62.0%–
Manual clutch wears out or fails early62.0%–
Glass shatters or cracks without impact51.7%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract41.4%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring41.4%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving41.4%–NHTSA recall #14V346000
Head gasket leaks coolant into engine41.4%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline31.0%–
Engine stalls and loses power while driving31.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #14V346000June 20, 2014464,712 vehicles affected

    electrical system: ignition

    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.

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #09V155000May 6, 20091,243 vehicles affected

    electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

    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.

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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