2012 Chevrolet Camaro Air Bags Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- light illuminated · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact's son owned a 2012 chevrolet camaro. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a wooden fence. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported
ODI 11278391
Air Bags
Driver side air bag -warning light states "service air bag" this is not in the vin range for the airbag recall
ODI 11266607
Air Bags
Indicator came on to recommend maintenance on airbag, took to dealership and was told there was recall back in 2014 but because mines was not recalled it may have been due to where it was manufactured. According to them in order to fix what is triggering the indicator will cost around 700.00 including parts for a next part and labor. I don't think i should have to be dealing with airbag issues on a vehicle of this…
ODI 10990567
Air Bags
Takata recall my service airbag light came on recently. I called the dealer and they gave me the run around. They first said my recall noticed expired and when i called another time they said the recall had been taken care of. I was not ever once notified by the dealer that they "fixed" a recall. I had someone run the diagnostics test on friday and it said it was the driver's airbag shortening bar (recall# 12661). I…
ODI 10907703
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag module failed and caused the air bags to become inoperable. The failure mileage was 29,000.
ODI 10927508
Air Bags
Takata possible. I'm new to this but i see recalls on my car and my air bag light is on for no reason and dealership tells me no recall. I am not sure what to do. As i put my vin in and it does show air bag recall musson patout dealerships says no and wants me to pay. Is there any help. Just came on service air bag driving no special reason.
ODI 10836678
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 camaro has had power down problems while just merging on interstate started at 40,000 miles. Air bag module claimed by dealership if the problem and will cost to fix along with throttle control body. Car had been diagnosed by another dealer but nothing was told could be the taka airbag recall but not sure with price of 1500 for repairs this also includes break changing i'm sure is not the major cost. I've been…
Fire reported
ODI 10910109
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sdm was not communicating. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v023000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10679728
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v300000 (air bags) and 14v346000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10670489
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated indicating that the air bag system was faulty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensing diagnostic module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10693466
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. While at a red light, another vehicle struck the driver side fender of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy and the driver's head struck the steering wheel. The driver received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10661553
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving with traffic on [redacted] with 45 mph speed limit, the vehicle, a 2012 chevrolet camaro convertible, was struck from the rear by a box truck at speed causing a significant delta-v event. Upon initial impact, the steering wheel, airbag, ignition lock, turn signal and wiper switch assembly, spline shaft and metal cylinder from the tilt/telescoping assembly separated from the vehicle as a single…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10667311
Air Bags
While driving my vehicle down a straight road, the air bag curtains on both sides of the vehicle spontaneously deployed. I was not in a car accident, i was not turning any corners, i did not hit a bump, nothing. I was only driving down a straight road. I had the car towed to the place of purchase (john l sullivan in roseville, ca) because it is still under warranty. When the service tech calls me back, they advise…
ODI 10592707
Air Bags · Steering
Sudden deceleration, loss of ability to steer vehicle, resulting in rear end collision with 3 fatalities. ...updated 05/11/15 *bf updated 9/16/2015*js *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 3 deaths
ODI 10705409
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Car decelerated, steering lost, resulting in crash with 3 fatalities. Air bags did not deploy any time. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10705227
Air Bags
I was driving from work going from at least 25mph and had an accident with another vehicle crossing the intersection. His air bags deployed, but mine did not. I had hit my mouth on the steering wheel and had to get stitches.
Crash reported
ODI 10717628
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 8/22/13 *cn
ODI 10526452
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag sensor was not recognizing that a passenger was seated in that seat. As a result, the front passenger's air bag light was illuminated. The contact stated that the only way that the air bag sensor functioned properly was if the passenger entered the vehicle and fastened the seat belt before starting the ignition.…
ODI 10459136