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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has 295 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (93 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 19 crashes, 3 fires, 24 injuries, and 1 death.

Complaints
295
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
19 / 3
Injuries / deaths
24 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
16.5 city / 27 hwy

Top 2010 Chevy Camaro problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine93 (32%)
  2. Airbags83 (28%)
  3. Electrical System54 (18%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain47 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (10%)
  6. Other17 (6%)
  7. Brakes16 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body15 (5%)
  9. Steering13 (4%)
  10. Fuel System10 (3%)
2010 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per quarter202009 Q32011 Q42014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12022 Q22025 Q1
385 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (20).

2010 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V346000Jun 20, 2014Electrical System464,712 vehicles

    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.

    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 seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

  2. NHTSA 09V155000May 6, 2009Electrical System1,243 vehicles

    Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

    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.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Camaro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid100295220
2011Avoid93194220
2012Caution57113419

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ranks worst among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 295 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most reported problem areas are engine (93 complaints), airbags (83 complaints), and electrical system (54 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 48,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro at 20 MPG combined (16.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.