What are the most common Chevrolet Camaro problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447), Ignition Key Can Be Knocked Out of Run (Recall 14V346), Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy (Recall 13V023). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447) and Ignition Key Can Be Knocked Out of Run (Recall 14V346) and Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy (Recall 13V023). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Camaro Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

Certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles with power height-adjustable front seats can lose an adjuster bolt, causing a seat to drop suddenly and distract the driver. Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro Ignition Key Can Be Knocked Out of Run (Recall 14V346)?

The driver can strike the ignition key with a knee and move it out of Run, shutting off the engine, steering and brake assist and potentially disabling air-bag deployment. Severity: high.

What is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy (Recall 13V023)?

Certain 2012 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles have a driver frontal-air-bag shorting bar that can contact the terminals and prevent deployment in a crash. Severity: high.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Problems: 3 Known Issues

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NHTSA Recalls9 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

Campaign #19E06400019/09/2019

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.

Campaign #14V34600020/06/2014

STEERING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

Campaign #14V40900002/07/2014

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #13V46300026/09/2013

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Campaign #23V51600027/07/2023

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro Problems: 3 Known Issues

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What is the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Camaro Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

What is the 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro Ignition Key Can Be Knocked Out of Run (Recall 14V346)?

What is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy (Recall 13V023)?