2010 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

74Engine complaints

25.1%Of all 295 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS83 · 28.1%

ENGINE74 · 25.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 13.2%

POWER TRAIN29 · 9.8%

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION16 · 5.4%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro overview page.

What owners report

“THE DASH IS CRACKED AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG DOORS AND I'M CONCERNED WITH THE OPERATION OF AIRBAG IF IN A ACCIDENT AND THE MUFFLER IS COMING…”NHTSA complaint 10651261 — filed 10/29/2014

“IT APPEARS THE HEATER CORE IS LEAKING AFTER ALMOST 109,000 MILES. REPLACED THE HEATER HOSE DUE TO LEAK APPROXIMATELY A MONTH AGO. COOLANT SMELL INSIDE…”NHTSA complaint 10644917 — filed 10/15/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10639815 — filed 09/29/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro: 74 of 295 complaints on file (25.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.