2012 Chevrolet Camaro
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 27 of 113 complaints (24%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 194 in 2011 to 113 in 2012.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | vs. 2012 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,300 | 2,850–3,300 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–5,550 | 2,850–5,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–22 | 19–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–18 / 24–29 | 16–19 / 24–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–468 | 404–468 | 404–635 | 399–641 | 399–626 | |
| Complaints filed | 295 | 194 | 113 | 187 | 188 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 19 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?
Electrical: 27 of 113 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA rates it 14–22 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 18 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 15 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 17 mpg | 27 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,850 (high) | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 12 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $4,450 | 635 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 22 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 19E064000 · Sep 20, 2019
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
Consequence: Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST · Campaign 14V447000 · Jul 23, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 14V346000 · Jun 20, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
AIR BAGS · Campaign 14V300000 · Jun 6, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
AIR BAGS · Campaign 13V023000 · Jan 25, 2013
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.