YearToAvoid

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of that year's 295 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,695. Five crashes and seven injuries are linked to these reports, and no brake-related recall has been issued for this model year.

Brakes complaints
16
5% of 295 complaints
All complaints this year
295
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
26,695 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Front calipers or slide pins wear unevenly, causing one side of the brakes to wear down faster than the other.
  • A caliper can stick and drag against the rotor, chewing up the pad and rotor surface over time.
  • Some owners describe a soft or spongy pedal that had to be pumped to get normal stopping power, along with grinding or noise from the brakes.
  • Steering wheel shake at highway speed is reported alongside rotor or brake-related roughness under braking.
  • A few owners heard a loud popping sound from the brake area while the vehicle was parked with the parking brake engaged.

When 2010 Chevrolet Camaro brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2010, latest Jan 19, 2025.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2010Aug 2011Sep 2013Mar 2014Sep 2014Dec 2014Jun 2018
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Oct 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Camaro model year

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

  1. 201016 (5%)
  2. 201115 (8%)
  3. 20129 (8%)
  4. 201322 (12%)
  5. 201418 (10%)
  6. 201519 (9%)
  7. 201611 (8%)
  8. 201717 (9%)
  9. 20185 (6%)
  10. 20194 (8%)
  11. 20202 (6%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (7%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA has 16 brake complaints for the 2010 Camaro, which is 5% of the 295 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
No. NHTSA's related recall list for this model year and problem area is empty, so these brake complaints are not tied to an open recall.
At what mileage do 2010 Camaro brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Camaro is 26,695 miles.
Have 2010 Camaro brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records link this problem area to 5 crashes and 7 injuries among the 16 brake complaints filed for the 2010 Camaro.
What kind of brake symptoms do 2010 Camaro owners report?
Owners describe uneven caliper or pin wear, a caliper sticking and damaging a rotor, soft or noisy pedals, steering shake tied to the brakes, and a popping noise while parked with the parking brake set.

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.