What 110 owners told NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Parking brake failed because crimped stopper at end of cable coming from interior lever failed. The stopper appears to be made of very soft metal and does not have much contact area with wire rope portion of cable. According to the dealership this is a very common failure, however, Chevrolet has discontinued the part. The manner in which this failed should never have happened. The car is equipped with a manual transmission and requires a functioning parking brake. Had this broken while the vehicle was parked and I was out of the vehicle, it could have rolled away. There was no indication that this was going to fail prior to failure. I pulled up on the parking brake lever and it just suddenly failed.

NHTSA ODI 11744021

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,480, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 141,510.

NHTSA ODI 11712090

I am experiencing similar issues to those identified in GM bulletin 07-06-04-019F. I keep getting DTC P2138. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The throttle/accelerator system. Yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The Accelerator Pedal Position signal is unreliable which is now derating my engine. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warnings prior to the failure. I just get the DTC and an engine derate message along with "service stabilitrack"

NHTSA ODI 11705602

The air bags aren't working properly. They initially fixed a prior issue with my air bags long ago. However this issue has persisted. I think these cars have major issues with our air bags.

NHTSA ODI 11608879

Air bag on passenger side. transmission stared vibration brought in they repair it . This was still under warranty at the time. Now it doing it again. Seat they want change driver side motor . I fix it myself .it was the switch.

NHTSA ODI 11594291

255/55/R18 normal driving was admiring car one day and noticed this bad spot on it. I do not ever spin my tires or "hot rod"my car. It has the v6 and traction control to keep it from spinning. Unsure of how or why the tire has this bad spot.

NHTSA ODI 11566044

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective timing chain and gear. The contact was informed that the timing chain and gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. After repeated calls to the manufacturer, the manufacturer helped with the repair. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,559.

NHTSA ODI 11558560

car only has today 46,500 miles and passenger airbag sensor stopped working last year,started intermittenly working after 30,000 miles and now completely not working, repeated problem for all chevy Camaros having this problem with few miles on cars and barely any passengers sitting in seat to activate use.

NHTSA ODI 11533899

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the traction control, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact waited for a while before restarting the vehicle. The contact related the failure to a faulty electrical system; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11511630

My car was in a wreck due to a recall I thought was fixed with my airbags and safety

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Ignition gets stuck in on position after key is removed. Ignition does not cut on radio at times. I have to open the door to reset Ignition system so radio can play. Faulty Ignition switch needs replacing

NHTSA ODI 11496923

Driver side rear floor area floods every single time it rains. It's been like this since I owned the car. I have a 2012 convertible camaro

NHTSA ODI 11496924

Vehicle shakes badly when it wants to stalls without any symptoms. All of a sudden the car makes metal rod knocking and scraping sounds i checked oil and it was gone. No oil leaks fresh oil metallic color in engine oil. Just financed this vehicle 2011 chevy camaro with 50,000 miles and don’t have a warranty. A car engine should not seize out of the blue at low miles and no oil pressure light indicated low or no oil. Very dangerous i lost acceleration going up hill and totally stalled. This needs to be fixed and recalled especially oil pressure light should of illuminated

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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

NHTSA ODI 11419931

This recall regarding my ignition key has been resolved in 2016 by the Reliable Chevrolet dealership. The dealership replaced my ignition keys with the updated correct ignition keys at no charge. Please remove this recall notice from appearing on my vehicle status and discontinue sending recall notices on this. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI 11418122

MY DRIVER SEAT DIPPED AND THEN IT WON'T GO BACK UP TO SIT ME IN A HIGHER POSITION FOR MY HEIGHT . I WAS TURNING AND IT HAPPENED LUCKILY IT DIDN'T DROP TO FLOOR I'M GLAD IT DIDN'T I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND COME OFF EXIT TO GAS AND BATHROOM BREAK

NHTSA ODI 11395828

MY AC BLEND DOOR BROKE OFF CAUSING MY DRIVER SIDE TO BLOW COOL AIR AND MY PASSENGER TO BLOW COLD AIR. ALSO MY OEM RADIO SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY AND SOMETIMES CAUSES MY TURN BLINKERS TO NO WORK. THE DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI 11338729

THE BLEND DOOR IS BROKEN CAUSING THE CAR TO STAY BLOWING COLD AIR WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING STILL. I CAN NOT USE THE DEFROSTER WHICH FOGS THE WINDSHIELD AND I CAN NOT SEE OUT.

NHTSA ODI 11322280

WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, IT DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. WHEN DRIVEN, THE LIGHT COMES ON IN THE CAR STAYING LOW OIL PRESSURE, TURN ENGINE OFF NOW. ENGINE FAILURE. MECHANIC STATED IT IS THE TIMING CHAIN.

NHTSA ODI 11318554

COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE WATER PUMP AREA AND THE WATER PUMP AREA AND THE WATER OUTLET THAT SITS ABOVE THE WATER PUMP. TIMING COVER GASKET: THE FRONT COVER IS LEAKING OIL. MAJOR PROBLEM IS THE BACK SIGNAL LIGHTS. MAJOR PROBLEMS IS THE TRUNK LEAKING WATER AND BULB SOCKETS ARE GETTING CORRODED. BOTH THE REAR TAIL LAMPS HAVE WATER IN THEM AND HAVE DAMAGED THE SOCKETS FOR THE OUTER BULBS. NEEDS BOTH TAIL LAMPS AND HARNESSES REPLACED. THIS COULD CAUSE REAR END ACCIDENTS ON THE HWY. I HAVE DOCUMENTS FROM DAN VADEN CHEVROLET 912-925-9393 (MR[XXX]) AND GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATE OFFICE IN MICHIGAN, EXECUTIVE OFFICE (MR. [XXX]) 12/30/2019 CONCERNING THESE ISSUES. WATER TUNNELS IN THE TRUNK MANUFACTURE DESIGNED BY GENERAL MOTORS. VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS (THE PROBLEMS WITH WATER /TUNNELS/ SIGNAL LIGHTS SINCE 2012 MANUFACTURE DESIGNED.) *JS *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLEND DOOR IN THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITION UNIT FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT PROVIDE HOT AIR INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, AND ALSO AFFECTED THE OPERATION OF THE DEFROSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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WHEN IT RAINS AND/OR WASH THE VEHICLE THE BACK FLOOR BOARD FILLS UP WITH WATER. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IN IN MOTION AND/OR SITTING STILL.

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CONVERTIBLE LEAKS AND TRUNK AND FLOORBOARD IS WET WHEN RAINS

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COMMON PROBLEM REPORTED BY MANY ONLINE REGARDING HEATER CORE / TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR BEING CRACKED. DASHBOARD AND WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO FIX CRACK PLASTIC TRAY COSTING OVER $2000. EMITS FUMES AND CAUSES FOGGED WINDSHIELD PRODUCING LOW VISIBILITY. CAR IS FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION 2012 AND I USE BUS COMMUTE TO WORK, LOW MILEAGE.

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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 AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

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