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All cars · Chevrolet Camaro · 2010

2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index87100 = average car
Complaints81NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold81,299U.S. model year
Per 100K sold100complaints
Year rank#11 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)RWD18 / 29 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spdRWD17 / 29 / 21Regular$2,950
6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD16 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S6)RWD16 / 25 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,000 and 74,000 miles. Median 48,000, from 247 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Airbags51,10034,800–65,00072
Engine72,00050,500–96,50065
Transmission & drivetrain19,0003,000–52,70043
Electrical35,50013,600–53,80034
Suspension10,800300–32,80012

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain32%
Electrical17%
Suspension16%
Tires11%
Speed control9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2951931818

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 19E064000 Sep 2019 Electrical System / Ignition

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.

    Risk. Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    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. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.

  • 14V346000 Jun 2014 Electrical System / Ignition

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 s

  • 09V155000 May 2009 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery / Cables

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 1634

Chevy filed 1634 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Rear axle noise, vibration, shudder, chatter, popping, clunk and a harshness condition
  • Water in transmission, no forward gears, tcc shudder, harsh shift, dtc u0073, u0100, u0101, p182e
  • Intermittent clutch pedal low or sticks to the floor

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010878181,299Transmission & drivetrain
2011767888,249Airbags
2012565484,391Electrical
2013646580,567Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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