2012 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the contact’s knee hit the ignition key and the vehicle shutoff and drove over into an oncoming lane. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle was…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their…Campaign 14V346000 · Jun 20, 2014
Electrical System problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 Camaro | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 Camaro | 20 | 26% |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 14% |
| 2016 Camaro | 29 | 21% |
| 2015 Camaro | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 Camaro | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 Camaro | 81 | 43% |
| 2011 Camaro | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 Camaro | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 Camaro | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 Camaro | 5 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.