How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 54 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Camaro, which is 18% of the 295 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Camaro's electrical system?

Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 14V346000 for an ignition key that can be bumped by the driver's knee, and campaign 09V155000 for a positive battery cable that can wear through its insulation near the starter.

What do owners report about electrical failures in the 2010 Camaro?

Owners describe sudden stalling, loss of power steering and brakes, flickering dashboard lights, and in some cases burning smells or fire, with a median mileage at failure of 42,936 miles.

Did the 2010 Camaro's electrical problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records tie 4 crashes and 6 injuries to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Camaro, including 2 reported fires.

How does the 2010 Camaro compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 model's 18% share of complaints is lower than 2013 through 2015, which had 45%, 54%, and 55% shares respectively, but higher than most years after 2016.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 18% of all complaints filed for the year, linked to 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries. Two recalls address related electrical issues: an ignition key/knee-contact recall and a positive battery cable wear recall.

Electrical System complaints: 54; 18% of 295 complaints
All complaints this year: 295
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 42,936 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or completely loses power without warning at low and highway speeds, sometimes while turning or merging.
Sudden electrical shutdown accompanied by loss of power steering and braking, in some cases leading to a crash.
Interior lights, dashboard warning lights, and gauges flicker, surge, or malfunction before or during a stall.
Burning plastic odor and warning lights for exterior lighting appear, with some incidents involving smoke or fire.
Loose or worn wiring, connectors, or battery cable near the junction block or ECM identified as the cause after dealer inspection.
Engine light and stalling occur after heavy rain or during wet conditions on V6 models.

When 2010 Chevrolet Camaro electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2010, latest Feb 24, 2025.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Feb 2025; peak Jan 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

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.

Electrical System complaints by Camaro model year

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

201054 (18%)
201132 (16%)
201230 (27%)
201384 (45%)
2014101 (54%)
2015114 (55%)
201631 (22%)
201726 (14%)
201820 (25%)
20197 (13%)
20208 (26%)
20212 (11%)
20220 (0%)
20235 (33%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have?: NHTSA lists 54 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Camaro, which is 18% of the 295 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Camaro's electrical system?: Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 14V346000 for an ignition key that can be bumped by the driver's knee, and campaign 09V155000 for a positive battery cable that can wear through its insulation near the starter.
What do owners report about electrical failures in the 2010 Camaro?: Owners describe sudden stalling, loss of power steering and brakes, flickering dashboard lights, and in some cases burning smells or fire, with a median mileage at failure of 42,936 miles.
Did the 2010 Camaro's electrical problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records tie 4 crashes and 6 injuries to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Camaro, including 2 reported fires.
How does the 2010 Camaro compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 model's 18% share of complaints is lower than 2013 through 2015, which had 45%, 54%, and 55% shares respectively, but higher than most years after 2016.