Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Chevrolet Camaro owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The battery was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was checked and found to be in good working order. The battery was placed back into the vehicle where the vehicle; however, the vehicle intermittently failed to start after several attempts. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V155000 (Electrical System); which the contact linked to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the driver's right knee struck the ignition key causing the key to break off inside the ignition switch. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle off. The battery was disconnected. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I was in an accident with a friend in [redacted] We weren't doing over 30 to 35 miles per hour when we hit a deer. All I could remember was yelling because my wrist was broken and I had bone coming out from the air bags that deployed on my side of the car. The wind shield was cracked because of this as well. My friend had to jump out of the car to disconnect the battery because the car would not shut off or stop moving. The brake and parking brake was used but couldn't get it to stop. My friend had to crawl out the side window by them to let me out of the car because neither door opened to let us out. My friend was hurt as well but not as bad as my wrist. The er doctor told me since my wrist never healed or would ever heal correctly. That iwould have to go see a hand specialist to do surgery and put pins in but wasn't a guarantee fix. …
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V364000 (Electrical System). The dealer was notified about the recall and the vehicle was dropped off for the recall repair. The next day, the contact was informed that the parts were on backorder and to pick up the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving my 2010 Chevy Camaro ss on the interstate home from work all of a sudden I lost power all my interior lights and dashboard warning lights started to flash on and off car would surge then lose power than surge lose power steering was very difficult had no brakes merged over to the shoulder to try to get into a safe position and was calling nine-one-one when I noticed smoke coming out of the left front compartment of the Camaro under the hood and then the smoke turn to a rust burnt looking color and then noticed that the hood was starting to banned from the heat underneath it and at this time I tried to get out of the vehicle but the electrical system was burnt and had to use a pair of pliers to open up the door lock because my interior door locks would not function got out of the car called nine-one-one and within 5 minutes there was flames coming up from underneath the …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of burning plastic was present. Two days later, the warning indicator for the exterior lighting illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (roger dean Chevrolet, 101 sw pine island road, cape coral, fl 33991) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The diagnosis was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,977.
Due to a structural defect of the car , water accumulated and the electrical system failed completely. The dealership identified that there was a structural defect related to the sunroof . The car completely lost all power since the electrical system failed . Therefore there was no power steering , and I was unable to exit the car since all power failed . This was an immediate life threatening danger . The dealership " repaired " the problem after an extensive assessment which included correspondence with general motors . The cost of the repair was $1200 . My concern is that this May be a life threatening safety hazard in other vehicles of the same make and model . I would also like to be reimbursed the full amount of this repair since this was a manufacturer defect . The outcome of this could have been catastrophic . …
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained a left arm injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to culberson autos (805 n hobart st, pampa, tx 79065, [phone]). The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V346000 (electrical system). The dealer diagnosed that the ignition key switch was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. - (recall related incident) ts
While driving to the dealership in brookdale, mn. On freeway approx 70mph when car completely goes dead. Quickly I put it in neutral and turned it back on and complained to dealer. Driving in st cloud,mn at intown speeds when the car shuts down again. Then it also shut down twice on me in brainerd, mn at a speed of 50mph while driving normal. Then on 3 May 2010 I was going around a curve with 2 friends when it again shut down at approximately 60 MPH. This time while on the curve I went into the ditch and hit a mail box. Thus causing damage to the right front of the car. The car was towed and is presently at the dealership in brainerd, mn. This car is to dangerous to drive; will I have a headon collision while trying to pass another car?
Trunk latch just stopped opening trunk. It still make the sound that it always made but it doesn't release the lid. The only way to open the trunk is to pull the emergency trunk release inside the trunk as there is no manual key operated release of the trunk from the outside of the trunk. Many others have voiced this exact complaint posted online on automobile forums. Also replacing the bulbs in the headlights seems to produce very poor light for night time driving. The replacement bulbs were 4300K HID bulbs 35w just like the original manufacturers equipment, purchased from a very respectable parts supply company.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014.
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
GM is recalling 1,243 my 2010 Chevrolet camaro equipped with a v8 engine. 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable to ensure adequate clearance. The recall began on May 6, 2009. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Electrical complaints in other Camaro years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 14% of the model year's 295 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-346 (ignition, Jun 20, 2014); NHTSA recall 09V-155 (cables, May 6, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles, and 38% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 2 fires and 6 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.