MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chevrolet Camaro

◆ Worse than typical
2012 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:10.441Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
113
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1984 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2002 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1983 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1995 1996: 116 complaints 1997: 69 complaints 1997 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2010 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2016 2017: 190 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024

2012: 113 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017190
201880
201953
202032
202120
202214
202316
20244

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

24% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-05-31

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, 2026-07-23

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the contact’s knee hit the ignition key and the vehicle shutoff and drove over into an oncoming lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Engine

23% · 26 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2023-12-05

Air bags

19% · 22 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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My car was in a wreck due to a recall I thought was fixed with my airbags and safety

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-15

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, 2019-11-06

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, 2024-06-13

Power train

14% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Structure

10% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASHFIRE
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I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Also filed under Service brakes and suspension

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2012Complaint volume 113 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2013-02-13Air bags13V023000 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…

    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.

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    2013-05-31Recall queryClosed 2014-07-09 Air Bag Non-deployment
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    2014-07-25Air bags14V300000 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.

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    2014-08-25Electrical system14V346000 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.

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    2014-12-26Seats14V447000 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.

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    2020-02-04Electrical system19E064000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V023000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V300000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V346000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V447000 · Seats
  • Recall 19E064000 · Electrical system
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.