2012 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
Owners filed 30 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 27% of all complaints that year, including 2 fires and 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure was 41,250. A related recall (14V346000) covers accidental ignition key bumps that shut off the engine.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 27% of 113
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 41,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Ignition key/knee contact causes the engine to shut off while driving, sometimes at low speed.
- Vehicles have stalled unexpectedly, including one case where the car rolled into a fuel pump island after stalling during a turn.
- Some owners report the car catching fire, with fire department investigators attributing at least one fire to the electrical system.
- A reduced power/engine shut-off warning light has illuminated before the vehicle stalled and, in one case, led to a crash into a median.
- The rear-view mirror backup camera has stayed on and would not turn off after shifting into drive.
- Owners report difficulty getting the ignition recall repair completed due to parts unavailability or unresponsive dealership follow-up.
When 2012 Chevrolet Camaro electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2012, latest Jul 23, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 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.
Electrical System complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 30 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Camaro, which is 27% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 14V346000, reported in June 2014, covers 2010-2014 Camaro vehicles where the driver's knee can accidentally bump the ignition key and shut off the engine.
- What mileage do electrical problems typically show up at on the 2012 Camaro?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Camaro is 41,250 miles.
- Were there any fires or crashes linked to the 2012 Camaro's electrical system?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries associated with electrical system complaints for the 2012 Camaro.
- How does the 2012 Camaro compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2012 Camaro's 27% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2013 (45%), 2014 (54%), and 2015 (55%), but higher than 2011 (16%) and later years like 2017 (14%) and 2019 (13%).