Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro a bad year?
295 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 83, 8.3× a quiet Camaro year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 50k–93k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2010 Camaro owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 72,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 83 (28%) | 50k–93k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 83 (28%) | 38k–65k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 47 (16%) | 6k–53k miles · mostly behind | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 42 (14%) | 14k–51k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 13 (4%) | 11k–49k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 15 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 15 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 13 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 11 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seats | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 72,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 295 complaints: 19 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 18 report an injury · 8 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Aug 2025.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
The engine light went on and it was brought in for service. I was told the code P0008 meant that it had a stretched timing chain which would need to be replaced and is a very expensive repair.
Engine light is on, several codes, three of which have a technical service bulletin. Codes are P0007, P0008, P0017.
The check engine light was intermittent. I have onstar. Onstar said it was a camshaft positioning sensor.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 72,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro: 3
The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine. Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. 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.
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. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 493
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement
Inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set
Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation
Neighbouring years
2011 Camaro: 194 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro a bad year?
295 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 83, 8.3× a quiet Camaro year. At 72,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 50k–93k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (83), air bags (83), transmission and drivetrain (47), electrical system (42), steering (13). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 50k–93k miles.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Electrical system (NHTSA 19E064000), Electrical system (NHTSA 14V-346), Electrical system (NHTSA 09V-155). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.