2012 Chevrolet Camaro
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 48 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 217 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2011 | 194 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 186 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
24% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I PURCHASED MY 2012 CAMARO IN AUGUST OF 2012. IT WAS BRAND NEW, 0 MILEAGE WHEN I BOUGHT IT. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, THERE HAVE BEEN NO ISSUES...UNTIL TODAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130531
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260723
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the contactâs knee hit the ignition key and the vehicle shutoff and drove over into an oncoming lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
23% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231205
19% of complaints: air bags — 22 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
My car was in a wreck due to a recall I thought was fixed with my airbags and safety
NHTSA ODI report, 20230215
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20191106
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240613
14% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
10% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and trunk lid.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260715
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and SUSPENSION
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 13V023000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Non-deployment
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 14V300000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014.
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.
Campaign 14V346000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
Campaign 14V447000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019.
Campaign 19E064000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2012 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V023000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V300000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V346000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V447000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19E064000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.