How common are airbag complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA lists 83 airbag complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 28% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Camaro airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag issue.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints is 51,071 miles.

Did the airbag issue cause any injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data links these complaints to 10 crashes and 12 injuries.

Is the 2010 Camaro worse than other years for airbag complaints?

Yes. The 2010 model year's 28% share of airbag complaints is among the higher shares across Camaro model years, though 2011 was higher at 36%.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 83 airbag complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 28% of all complaints filed for the year, linked to 10 crashes and 12 injuries. No related recall covers this airbag issue. The median mileage at failure was 51,071 miles.

Airbags complaints: 83; 28% of 295 complaints
All complaints this year: 295
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 51,071 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-severe crashes, including rear-end and curb impacts.
Steering or power loss preceding a crash where airbags then fail to deploy, sometimes with the steering column fracturing.
Airbag warning light illuminates and stays on, with dealers unable to confirm whether airbags would deploy in a crash.
Passenger-side airbag reportedly fails to sense occupant weight correctly, raising deployment concerns.
Airbags deploy with unexpectedly forceful impact during a low-speed animal-strike collision, causing injury.

When 2010 Chevrolet Camaro airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2010, latest Jan 19, 2025.

83 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2025 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (7).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201083 (28%)
201169 (36%)
201222 (19%)
201313 (7%)
201416 (9%)
201514 (7%)
20164 (3%)
201712 (6%)
20184 (5%)
20191 (2%)
20201 (3%)
20211 (6%)
20222 (15%)
20233 (20%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?: NHTSA lists 83 airbag complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 28% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Camaro airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag issue.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints is 51,071 miles.
Did the airbag issue cause any injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data links these complaints to 10 crashes and 12 injuries.
Is the 2010 Camaro worse than other years for airbag complaints?: Yes. The 2010 model year's 28% share of airbag complaints is among the higher shares across Camaro model years, though 2011 was higher at 36%.