2010 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- timing chain · 38 records
- engine light · 21 records
- check engine · 17 records
- only miles · 8 records
- diagnosed timing · 8 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I have the 2010 camaro v6, with only 67,700 miles. Like too many others, the check engine light came on and it gave a p0008 error code for premature timing chain wear. Why hasn't gm issued a recall for the camaro with this engine when they've issued a recall for nearly all other vehicles with this engine?!? I should not be facing an estimate of over $2,000 to replace the timing chain with only 67,200 miles!
ODI 11258065
Engine
Had new timing chain added with oil change engine locked up. Insurance won't, help. Place i bought the car won't help
ODI 11300335
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. While driving 60 mph, the engine seized and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 11218958
Engine
The timing chain needed to be replaced at only 100,000 miles. Garage stated that it was so bad that engine could have failed and ignited a flame in the engine.
ODI 11207997
Engine
I was driving home one day and the car no longer wanted to go so i slowly and carefully rolled down a hill and went into the parking lot the car no longer wanted to start i thought it was the battery or the alternator so i changed both i even checked my oil to make sure i was good on that end i ended up getting the car towed back to the house the mechanic checked it out and no codes were popping up the car was…
ODI 11252992
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the reduce engine power indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph. The failure occurred several times while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the battery was replaced once as a possible cause of the failure. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The…
ODI 11162504
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. While the contact was driving on a major highway, there was a drastic reduction in speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones chevrolet (1115a n brightleaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced and the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to…
ODI 11140615
Engine
Earlier in 2018, the car was intermittently throwing a p008 code and check engine light with no noticeable difference in the mileage or running. It would come on, then go off for weeks. Oil was changed every 3-5000 miles. Now the light is on and will not go off, showing only the same code of p008. I can not pass yearly state emission inspections with the check engine light on. The local gm shop indicated that the…
ODI 11128419
Engine
I have the v6 2010 camaro and like many others that i have researched on the web have the p0008 error code for premature timing chain wear that started at around 80k miles. There has been a recall issued on just about every other car that has this engine in it. It is ridiculous that gm would not issue it on this car as well full on knowing that this would have the same problem.
ODI 11101660
Air Bags · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Vehicle has had a code of p008 intermittently then permanently since 68000 miles, it is now at 99,500 miles. The code relates to timing chain stretching which is causing engine misfire. Same problem with identical engine has been addressed in form of warranty extension for several vehicles, including cadillac cts, extending warranty to 10 years or 120k miles. This has not been done for the camaro for reasons which…
ODI 11088360
Engine
Vehicle overheating resulting in shutdown - i've taken the vehicle into 2 gm dealerships who first replaced the water pump and flushed the system after the vehicle stranded me in the middle of a highway intersection. When i came to a stop i heard the fans startup and the temperature rose to 250f+ in about 30 seconds and initiated an engine shutoff procedure, which cuts off all power to the car. At that point i was…
ODI 11064056
Engine
P0008 timing chain code coming up for v6 engine (2lt model) at 70k miles. Reading several forums and researching that this is a known issue on other gms with the same part. While they granted 10 year/120k warranty for other models, the camaro is left out. Cost is anywhere from $1800-$3000. Not sure why camaros are not being included within the recall when we have to same parts and issues. Please assist!!!
ODI 11078409
Engine
Engine light is on, several codes, three of which have a technical service bulletin. Codes are p0007, p0008, p0017. Technical service bulletin number is 374076. Vehicle has loss of power. Do not want to drive for fear of throwing off the timing since all of these involves positioning sensors for the camshaft and crank shaft.
ODI 11041879
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. While driving 30 mph, the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to community chevrolet (200 w olive ave, burbank, ca 91502) where it was also diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be…
ODI 11013551
Engine
The gm 6.2l ls engine has a serious defect with the valve train that causes the engine to drop valves into the cylinder, and lock up the engine while driving. The fuel management system that makes the engine operate on less cylinders while at cruising speeds, causes the lifters to stick. This results in excessive clearance between the valve and rocker arm, and the beating action knocks the keepers out. When this…
ODI 11099182
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
We where driving looking at a local subdivision and we were doing 35 miles a hour when we hit a deer all air bags came out and i broke my wrist and my friend hurt his arm as well i was in the passenger side with my set belt on and when we hit the deer the air bag came out full force that i broke my wind shield as well
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10983201
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was stretched and needed replacement. The contact was also notified by the dealer that the failure was a common occurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10957182
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
Engine · Power Train
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. I recently found out that this is very common in other chevy engines and the power train warrantee was extended to cover these repairs in other engines, but not my camaro. I currently only have 73k miles and would like to see…
ODI 10955682
Engine
Engine light illuminated with p0008 obd-ii trouble code: engine positions system performance bank 1. Twice was told by dealership it was an oil issue even though no oil change alerts came on and check engine light kept coming back after service (occasionally intermittent). Mpg was negatively impacted during regular operation and occasional rough idling at stoplights. At 77,000 miles (and just past the 7 years…
ODI 10927458
Engine · Power Train
Check engine light came on. Car was in motion. Took to dealer for diagnosis: need to replace the timing chain on a car with 44000 miles on it. Car usually sits in winter. All maintenance has been performed by the dealer. Ordered the car and purchased it to keep it. Always hand washed. It is the v-6 engine and i understand that they will only repair this engine on cadillacs & some saturn models. It is the same engine…
ODI 10927324
Engine
My cars "engine light" came on around 120,000 miles so i took into the dealership and it read a code of p0008 engine timing. They told me that it was due to dirty oil. I bought the car used a little over a year ago with close to 80,000 miles on it and i keep the oil changed between every 3000 to 4000 miles. I've asked around to a few other shops their opinion and they tell me the same thing. The price im getting…
ODI 10948003
Engine
Timing chain. Took car to dealership to diagnose check engine light. Revealed code p0008 which was later found to be an issue with a stretched timing chain. Vehicle had just over 50,000 miles and even the dealer admitted it should not have had this issue. After research, discovered that the same engine used in the 2010 llt camaro was used in other gm vehicles---but those vehicles had power train warranties extended…
ODI 10924234
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Obd code p0049 - evap canister purge valve: replaced twice already. Needs to be replaced again at 113,000 miles. Odb code p008: timing chain issue. Replace at 48,000 miles. Needs replacement again at 113,000 miles. No signs of malfunction other than check engine light on. Fails to pass massachusetts annual inspection due to obd codes present.
ODI 10984977