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2012 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 110 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
110
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19E064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V346000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V447000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V300000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V023000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
23
Air Bags
17
Power Train
15
Engine
14
Steering
8
Structure
7
Visibility/wiper
6
Service Brakes
3
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Chevrolet Camaro — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 5 recalls and 110 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro have?
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro safe to buy?
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Camaro should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Chevrolet Camaro.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.