2012 Chevrolet Camaro Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 13% of its 113 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles. A related recall (14V447000) covers power seat height adjuster bolts, though it also spans other GM models.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 15
- 13% of 113
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 38,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Convertible top water management system develops leaks or holes, sometimes described by dealers as a costly repair tied to the roof mechanical design.
- Driver seat back unexpectedly powers forward or backward on its own while driving, in one case pushing the driver toward the wheel and later striking the rear seat.
- Rear seat latch bar welds fail, causing a rattle that required dealer replacement of the bar under warranty.
- Body corrosion appears above the driver-side wheel well, with a dealer citing an improperly formed hem flange.
- Water intrudes into the trunk and rear taillamp housings, corroding bulb sockets, and the driver-side rear floor area floods during rain.
- Convertible top operation slows noticeably over time, with visible grinding marks and the top failing to fully lower.
When 2012 Chevrolet Camaro body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 31, 2012, latest Jul 15, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
- NHTSA 14V447000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body414,333 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?
- NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Camaro, which is 13% of its 113 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro related to structure or body issues?
- Yes, recall campaign 14V447000, reported in 2014, covers replacement of power seat height adjuster shoulder bolts on certain 2011-2012 Camaros and several other GM models.
- At what mileage do 2012 Camaro owners typically report structure or body problems?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Camaro is 38,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Camaro have more body complaints than other Camaro years?
- Its 13% share is the highest among the listed years, above 2011's 12%, 2010's 5%, and single-digit shares for most later years through 2020.