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NHTSA has 295 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Camaro, more than any other Camaro year in our data[1][2]. Engine and air bag reports lead the list, and two recalls apply[3][4][5][6].

295owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
19–22MPG combined (EPA)[7]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Of those, 19 mention a crash, 3 a fire and 24 injuries, and 1 reports a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts of the car.

Component group Complaints Median mileage at failure
Engine[3] 84 68,000
Air bags[4] 83 51,000
Power train[8] 47 19,000
Electrical system[9] 42 35,500
Suspension[10] 15 10,795
Exterior lighting[11] 15 71,488
Steering[12] 13 45,000

We also read a small sample of complaint texts for the larger groups. It is too small to say how common any problem is, but it shows what owners describe.

Recalls

NHTSA lists two recalls for this model year[2]. Newest first:

Fuel economy

EPA lists these ratings for two engines, a 3.6L 6-cylinder and a 6.2L 8-cylinder[13][14]. All are rear-wheel drive and take regular fuel.

Engine and transmission City / highway / combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd[13] 17 / 29 / 21 $3,200
3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6)[7] 18 / 29 / 22 $3,050
6.2L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd[14] 16 / 24 / 19 $3,550
6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6)[15] 16 / 25 / 19 $3,550

The 8-cylinder rates 19 combined MPG with either transmission, against 21 or 22 for the 6-cylinder[13][7][14][15]. The annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Safety ratings

The NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings list the 2010 Camaro 2 DR RWD as not rated[16]. That means there is no star score to compare. It does not say the car is safe or unsafe.

Engine and size

Our data lists a 3.6L 6-cylinder and a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine for this year[13][14]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada via NHTSA, so US cars can differ slightly. Both variants are 2-door coupes[17][18].

Measure LS/LT coupe SS coupe
Length[17][18] 191 in 191 in
Width[17][18] 76 in 76 in
Height[17][18] 54 in 54 in
Wheelbase[17][18] 112 in 112 in
Curb weight[17][18] 3,748 lb 3,869 lb

How 2010 compares with other years

1995: 216 complaints, 1 recalls19951996: 116 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 69 complaints, 1 recalls19971998: 173 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 90 complaints, 1 recalls19992000: 76 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 48 complaints, 0 recalls20012002: 68 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 295 complaints, 2 recalls29520102011: 194 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 113 complaints, 4 recalls20122013: 187 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 188 complaints, 3 recalls20142015: 206 complaints, 1 recalls2016: 141 complaints, 1 recalls20162017: 189 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 81 complaints, 2 recalls20182019: 53 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 32 complaints, 3 recalls20202021: 20 complaints, 4 recalls2022: 14 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 15 complaints, 0 recalls2024: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2024
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Camaro model year. The 2010 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19952161
19961160
1997691
19981730
1999901
2000760
2001480
2002681
20102952
20111942
20121134
20131873
20141883
20152061
20161411
20171893
2018812
2019531
2020323
2021204
2022141
2023150
202440

Among the Camaro model years in NHTSA's data, 2010 has the most complaints at 295[1][2]. The next highest are 1995 with 216 and 2015 with 206[2]. 2011 has 194 and 2014 has 188[2]. The complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so a year with more sales can show more complaints.

On recalls, 2010 has 2[2]. 2012 and 2021 have 4 each, and 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2020 have 3 each[2]. The list has no entries for 2003 to 2009[2].

Should you buy a used 2010 Camaro?

The 2010 has the highest complaint count of any Camaro year listed, and the air bag and engine groups lead it[1][3][4][2]. Both recalls have a remedy, so check that the work was done on any car you look at[5][6]. Ask for service records on the air bag system and, if it is a manual, on the clutch and gearbox, since owners describe those in the complaints we read[4][8]. Pick the engine with the fuel bill in mind, since EPA estimates $3,550 a year for the 8-cylinder and $3,050 to $3,200 for the 6-cylinder[13][7][14][15].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
Engine (84) and air bags (83) are the two largest complaint groups out of 295 total[1][3][4]. In a small sample of texts, owners describe stalling and air bag sensor warnings[3][4].
Has the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
Yes, twice. One recall is for an ignition key that can be knocked out of the run position (14V346)[5]. The other is for a battery cable on V8 cars (09V155)[6].
What gas mileage does the 2010 Camaro get?
EPA rates the 3.6L 6-cylinder at 21 or 22 combined MPG and the 6.2L 8-cylinder at 19 combined MPG[13][7][14][15].
Is the 2010 Camaro a good year to buy?
It has more complaints than any other Camaro year in our data, though counts are not adjusted for sales[2]. Check recall work and air bag service history before buying[5][6][4].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 295 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (19 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 24 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Camaro model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 84 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 83 complaints name the air bags component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. Recall 14V346, filed June 20, 2014: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
  6. Recall 09V155, filed May 6, 2009: Electrical System › 12V / 24V / 48V Battery › Cables. NHTSA recall database
  7. EPA rating for Camaro, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 29 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. 47 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 42 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 15 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,795). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 15 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,488). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 13 complaints name the steering component group (6 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. EPA rating for Camaro, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 29 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Camaro, 6.2L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Camaro, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  17. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMARO 2DR COUPE RWD LS/LT: length 191 in, width 76 in, height 54 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,748 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  18. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMARO 2DR COUPE RWD SS: length 191 in, width 76 in, height 54 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,869 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.