2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Common Problems
Ranked from 79 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Headlights not providing sufficient light
20complaintsMedium severityOtherHID headlights deteriorate over time, reducing visibility and posing a safety hazard at night.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine timing chain failure
18complaintsHigh severityEngineThe timing chain stretches or breaks, causing engine misfires and potentially engine lock-up.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Airbag system malfunction
17complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe airbag system malfunctions, with the airbag sensor turning on and off randomly or not deploying during an accident.
Related recalls: 19E064000, 14V346000, 09V155000
- 4
Clutch failure
16complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe clutch fails to engage properly, causing the vehicle to stall or not shift gears correctly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Front suspension clunking and popping noises
6complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe front suspension produces clunking and popping noises when driving over bumps, which can be a safety concern.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Passenger airbag sensor malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe passenger airbag sensor fails to detect a passenger, causing the airbag to not deploy when needed.
Related recalls: 19E064000, 14V346000, 09V155000
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Transmission shifting hard and missing gears
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts hard and misses gears, causing the vehicle to stall and almost causing accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Brake failure at low speeds
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes fail at low speeds, causing the vehicle to lose control and nearly causing accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine stall at idle due to fuel system failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle due to a fuel system issue, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.