2010 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ranks worst of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 295 complaints, mostly tied to the engine (93 complaints) and airbags (83 complaints). It carries an Avoid verdict, with two recalls covering the ignition key and a battery cable wear issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 15 Camaro years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 295
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 19
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 24
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 16.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 24 / 1
Top 2010 Chevy Camaro problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine93 (32%)
- Airbags83 (28%)
- Electrical System54 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain47 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (10%)
- Other17 (6%)
- Brakes16 (5%)
- Structure & Body15 (5%)
- Steering13 (4%)
- Fuel System10 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling at highway speed with no warning, sometimes traced to broken pin connectors in the ECM.
- Some drivers describe unintended acceleration where the vehicle sped up on its own and brakes failed to slow it down.
- Several report airbags that did not deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including collisions into barriers or walls.
- Power steering was reported to seize or feel stiff while driving, in some cases leading to a loss of control.
- One owner reported a heated seat that burned through fabric and caused skin blisters after about an hour of use.
- Transmission and motor mounts reportedly fractured after driving over a pothole, with the front fascia striking the ground.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Camaro ranks worst of 15 model years with a complaint index of 100 and 295 complaints, mostly involving the engine and airbags.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The top problem area is the engine, making up 32% of complaints, followed by airbags at 28% and the electrical system at 18%.
- Does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: one for an ignition key that could be bumped by the driver's knee, and one for a positive battery cable that could wear through insulation near the starter motor.
- How does the 2010 Camaro compare to other model years?
- The 2010 Camaro has the highest complaint index (100) of all 15 model years and is ranked worst overall, while years like 2021, 2022, and 2023 earn a Best verdict with indexes of 14, 7, and 21.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The 2010 Camaro gets an EPA-rated 20 mpg combined (16.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.