2010 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- under warranty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact had to turn the steering wheel and apply the emergency brake to release the key. The contact stated that shifting the gears while depressing the brake pedal helped sometimes during the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called shottenkirk chevrolet (5031 avenue o,…
ODI 11156560
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
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…
Fire reported
ODI 11127898
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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.…
Fire reported
ODI 11105162
Electrical System · Engine
In first three years, the electronic ignition module was replaced three times. On the third time, it was found that the ignition wiring harness was not for a camaro. It was incorrectly installed at the factory. Secondly, just three weeks ago, four of my car's six fuel injectors went bad. My car only had 74,000 miles on it. All six injectors were replaced at my cost of $2812.00! Outrageous! Both times, my car was…
ODI 10959565
Body · Electrical System · Seats
Manual driver's seatback went forward on its own & stuck in forward position and trunk popped on its own while stationary. 2010 camaro 2lt hadn't been driven over christmas break. While out strolling, my husband stops to crank the car since it had been sitting for a couple of weeks. He got in, cranked it. No trouble. A week later i went to drive it to work, used remote key to unlock doors and noticed the seatback…
ODI 10945848
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when driving or parked along with a chime. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10794733
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without any warning. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel flickered for all of the gauges and the sensors indicating that there was some sort of electrical short. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, it was noticed that there was a water leak in the trunk. In addition, the contact stated…
ODI 10689946
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10714263
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was performed; however, the remote was damaged during the repair. The contact stated that he paid for a new remote, but the new remote was a pre-recall remote. The remote was non-compliant with the recall. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated…
ODI 10734321
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the trunk wire separated and failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that after numerous cycles the wires separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10678390
Electrical System
2010 chevrolet camaro. Consumer writes in regards to gm ignition recall* the consumer stated the repair was not actually a fix at all. Portions of the key were removed and a separate key was attached by two small keys rings. The ignition was not repaired in any way. *jb
ODI 10662812
Electrical System · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the electrical driver seat adjuster failed to move the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat bottom and driver motor switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,936. Updated 04/10/15*lj
ODI 10680842
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10672891
Electrical System
License plate lights overheated and melted through their respective assemblies. The heat also caused the rear plastic bumper to melt in a small area at one assembly. *tr
ODI 10643055
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 7/9/15*cn updated…
ODI 10713432
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v346000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The contact was notified that the recall repairs were an interim fix. A case manager was schedule to review the safety of the vehicle pertaining to the remedy of the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
ODI 10632540
Air Bags · Electrical System
A electrical fuse short has caused the passenger airbag to no longer activate/ turn on when a passenger is in the front seat. Thus, when a passenger is in the seat, the air bag will not deploy. Both the fuse and the module are required to be replaced. No damage or change was done to the vehicle to cause the shortage in the electrical system. *tr
ODI 10596834
Air Bags · Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Passenger air bag sensor did not detect a passenger in the seat, had to pay $$ to have this replaced. On star red light was also on then green on & off. On star said it a communication failed & with the accident notification. The car was checked at dealership same time the air bag sensor was checked. Then checked 2 more times since. The dealership could not find the problem & told us they would have to take dash &…
ODI 10561279
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have taken this vehicle in several times for loss of power while driving on the freeway. In addition to the vehicle losing power, reduced speed vehicle dropped from 60 mph to 25mph. The first time the dealership stated the vehicles computer had 5 error messages & just needed to be reset. The second time occurred a couple of months later. I addressed the manufacturer & dealership manager...they said nothing could…
ODI 10598183
Air Bags · Electrical System
Vehicle displays a "service airbag" light and message in the message display. I was told that this will lead to a non-deployable airbag in case of an accident. Several people have the same problem. I was told that the sensor is defective. *tr
ODI 10572932
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I purchased my 2010 chevy camaro 2ss, in february of 2012. It had 4,400 miles on it. About a month or two, after i bought it, it completely shut off on me, on a major highway, while doing 65 mph. I threw it into neutral and turned the key and it started right back up. About a month after that, i was doing about 20mph on a back road and it did the same exact thing. Just recently, about 2 weeks ago, i was in 6th gear,…
ODI 10535407
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle first shut off at a red light for no reason on feb 28 2012 same incident on march 1st shut off a red light third time it was while driving 10 mph making a turn in a parking spot. Was able to turn back car on with no problems but it is of great concern now if this should happen at a high speed i am sure car can cause injuries to others as well as myself. *tr
ODI 10450423
Electrical System
Engine check light came on, and car started running badly and shaking. This also happened in march 2013, july 2013, and september 2013. Everytime, the ecm went bad. *tr
ODI 10543327
Electrical System
Engine light comes on and engine stumbles after a heavy rain or engine shuts off during a heavy rain when first starting engine on 2010 v-6 camaro. *tr
ODI 10420934
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I reached out to [xxx], gm ceo on may 24, 2013 with a strong concerns of power failure for the 2nd time while driving the vehicle; causing me not to have control while the vehicle was driven. Thus it was also noted that i originally reached out to gm to request a replaced vehicle while my vehicle was under warranty due to the vehicle losing power on a major freeway; which was life threatening; however the response…
ODI 10546543