Zl1 Problems
To avoid any shred of deception, note that the most problematic year for the modern Camaro is its debut year of 2010. Since then the car has had a steady decline of problems according to Customer Complaints, though the car's rejuvenated run has had its fair share of recalls. Luckily recalls are all problems that Chevrolet has acknowledged and is obligated to fix.
Unfortunately, however, some of these customer complaints have gone unnoticed, despite their frequency. While a couple may be light inconveniences, there are others that exhibit a serious flaw in the car's ability to keep its occupants safe. Don't let this list deter you from buying an awesome new V8 Camaro.
8 Premature Timing Chain Wear (2010)
Between 50-80,000 miles the 2010 Camaro's V6 will eat its timing chain and spew its remains all over the engine, most of the time resulting in just a timing chain replacement. Some owners have had their engine replaced, unfortunately out of warranty. This mileage means the cars started to break just a few years ago. Chevrolet has not acknowledged this problem yet but has been hit with class-action lawsuits in the past over excessive oil consumption, so there's hope for 2010 Camaro owners. Or they could just go get a ZL1.
7 Airbag Light Sensor Comes On (2011)
The most common problem found on 2011 Camaros was that the passenger-side airbag light would stay on. Owners reported having it dealer-inspected, and were going to be charged $700 to fix, as the part itself costs $450. Unfortunately, most of these incidents were happening outside of the warranty, and Camaro owners are out for GM blood. After years of Chevrolet burying its head in the sand, it was finally hit with a class-action lawsuit. Apparently, Chevrolet knew about this problem but did nothing to fix it.
6 Car Shudders (2012)
Some hapless 2012 Camaro owners have reported a problem with their V6, where the car will shudder under hard acceleration, like joining a freeway. The problem seems to be occurring with only automatic transmissions, and at varying mileage. This presents very similar to a problem Ford had with its automatic transmissions that went into the 2011 Focus, which refunded affected customers for up to $2,325 in cash. A car's inability to reach appropriate speeds is dangerous, not only for the driver but for everyone else on the road. The Chevy V8s however don't seem to have this problem.
5 Electrical System Problem (2013)
The NHTSA has logged dozens of customer complaints surrounding an issue where the AC and radio will suddenly stop working. With that, some owners have reported a loss of turn signals, and headlights not working. On average this problem occurs at about 44,000 miles, and for several cars, this issue has cropped up only in the last year after 130,000 miles in some cases. Other electrical issues plague this year Camaro as well, including the radio turning off in conjunction with applying the brake, fuses blowing and sentient CD players ejecting discs.
4 Owners May Bump The Ignition Key (2013)
Chevrolet acknowledged this very specific issue resides in all Camaros from 2010-2014. Owners have reported accidentally bumping the ignition key with their knees, causing the car to shut off, rendering the driver without power steering or brakes, or engine power. If this should happen prior to a crash, it's possible for the airbags to not deploy, according to the NHTSA. GM didn't acknowledge the issue until its 2014 evaluation of production vehicles was underway, but luckily the issue was recalled soon after.
3 Key Gets Stuck In Ignition Switch (2014)
Another issue that plagues the 2014 Camaro is the key getting stuck in the ignition. This issue does not discriminate between engines though, so every Camaro owner has a chance to experience this mishap. Some owners report fighting with the key for as long as 10 minutes before freeing it. This problem is apparent in cars equipped with automatic transmissions, after the faulty ignition key recall, where owners could accidentally bump the key from the "run" position. Luckily there is a fix in the form of a plunger at the bottom of the steering column, which unlocks the ignition key.
2 Transmission Problems (2017)
These aren't wide-spread issues yet, as the car is still relatively on the new side. Some owners of 2017 Camaros are voicing their concerns over their automatic transmissions slipping a few gears. Chevrolet technicians are recommending fluid changes but to no avail. Other owners are reporting vibrations at RPMs as low as 1500, and once again technicians are changing fluids and refuse any further testing until the owner has driven 500 miles with the new fluid. Only a handful of owners have surfaced these issues, but they are something to be aware of.
1 Bad Pressure Plate (2018)
Three years isn't really enough time to see any serious potential threats to driver's safety except in extreme cases, so once again this is something to watch out for. An owner of a 2018 Camaro with a 6.2-liter V8 mated to a manual transmission has raised the issue of their pressure plate getting stuck, and burning through the clutch disc. This could be driver error, but unlikely as the problem occurred at almost 5,000 miles, and Owners across forums are starting to report the same issue. Either way, the 2021 Camaro should fetch a better experience.
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Brian has been writing about cars for almost 15 years for various publications across multiple mediums. He has reported on motorsports events and attended press conferences for vehicle releases. Brian has owned and worked on Japanese sports cars and motorcycles, German executive sedans, as well as American trucks and Mustangs. His goal is to build a classic car with modern power.
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