2012 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective timing chain and gear. The contact was informed that the timing chain and gear needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Dec 5, 2023
“Vehicle shakes badly when it wants to stalls without any symptoms. All of a sudden the car makes metal rod knocking and scraping sounds i checked oil and it was gone. No oil leaks fresh oil metallic color in engine oil. Just financed this vehicle 2011 chevy camaro with 50,000 miles and don’t have a…”
filed Mar 12, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 Camaro | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 Camaro | 15 | 19% |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 14% |
| 2016 Camaro | 21 | 15% |
| 2015 Camaro | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 Camaro | 20 | 11% |
| 2013 Camaro | 15 | 8% |
| 2011 Camaro | 28 | 14% |
| 2010 Camaro | 74 | 25% |
| 2002 Camaro | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Camaro | 1 | 2% |
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.