10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,745 miles

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problem #36

Jul 012015

Camaro

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V364000 (Electrical System). The dealer was notified about the recall and the vehicle was dropped off for the recall repair. The next day, the contact was informed that the parts were on backorder and to pick up the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Caledonia, MS, USA

problem #35

Aug 012020

Camaro

  • 110,000 miles
Water shorted the app circuits and caused the throttle to activate with out driver input. Water is a potential cause for sudden unintended acceleration in vehicles equipped with potentiometer type app sensor's through extensive research between August 2019 and September 2020, I have determined that a water intrusion problem into the instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector, which carries the app sensor signals to the ECM/PCM has the potential to cause sudden unintended acceleration in many of the 2005-2018 GM product line. Water can enter the connector through body leaks and may cause an increase in voltage on app 1 and app 2. on some vehicles this can also cause a malfunction in the bpp/brake switch status circuit. As a result this malfunction can mistakenly appear as a pedal misapplication in the edr report from the SDM. This finding applies to many other vehicle using a potentiometer type app sensor but the research was done specifically on GM vehicles. I have also determined water intrusion into the connector 109 on the full size truck line has the possibility to cause false activation of the app circuit. Using water I have confirmed that water can cause the voltage increase on app circuit 1 and app circuit 2 and not enter reduced power mode, it all comes down to surface area exposed and sodium content in the water as to the final results. As these vehicles become older the likely hood of these events occurring increases. Vehicles near salt water or where salt is used on the roads are more likely to fail with higher app %. because of the known water leak into the connector's containing app wires and verification that water can cause false activation of the app circuits. It is my conclusion in rare events this water could cause false activation of both app signal in many of the 2005-2018 GM vehicles. This vehicle was used for confirmation.

- Medley, FL, USA

problem #34

Oct 012016

Camaro 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving, the interior lights in the vehicle flickered. In addition, the front headlamps also flickered. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated while driving which caused the vehicle to drive rough. The vehicle was taken to simpson Chevrolet located at 10150 trask ave, garden grove, ca 92843, and the ECU was reset however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #33

Nov 292018

Camaro

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact had to turn the steering wheel and apply the emergency brake to release the key. The contact stated that shifting the gears while depressing the brake pedal helped sometimes during the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called shottenkirk Chevrolet (5031 avenue O, fort madison, ia 52627, (319) 248-8866), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- Burlington, IA, USA

problem #32

Sep 052018

Camaro

  • 31,132 miles
While driving my 2010 Chevy Camaro ss on the interstate home from work all of a sudden I lost power all my interior lights and dashboard warning lights started to flash on and off car would surge then lose power than surge lose power steering was very difficult had no brakes merged over to the shoulder to try to get into a safe position and was calling nine-one-one when I noticed smoke coming out of the left front compartment of the Camaro under the hood and then the smoke turn to a rust burnt looking color and then noticed that the hood was starting to banned from the heat underneath it and at this time I tried to get out of the vehicle but the electrical system was burnt and had to use a pair of pliers to open up the door lock because my interior door locks would not function got out of the car called nine-one-one and within 5 minutes there was flames coming up from underneath the hood the hood kind of popped open and flames took over the whole front of the car and the engine compartment fire truck of course got the fire out but the car was a total loss

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #31

Apr 192018

Camaro

  • 74,977 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 35 mph, the odor of burning plastic was present. Two days later, the warning indicator for the exterior lighting illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (roger dean Chevrolet, 101 sw pine island road, cape coral, fl 33991) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The diagnosis was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,977.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #30

Feb 222017

Camaro

  • 74,000 miles
In first three years, the electronic ignition module was replaced three times. On the third time, it was found that the ignition wiring harness was not for a Camaro. It was incorrectly installed at the factory. Secondly, just three weeks ago, four of my car's six fuel injectors went bad. My car only had 74,000 miles on it. All six injectors were replaced at my cost of $2812! outrageous! both times, my car was being driven on a city street.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #29

Dec 262016

Camaro 6-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
Manual driver's seatback went forward on its own & stuck in forward position and trunk popped on its own while stationary. 2010 Camaro 2lt hadn't been driven over christmas break. While out strolling, my husband stops to crank the car since it had been sitting for a couple of weeks. He got in, cranked it. No trouble. A week later I went to drive it to work, used remote key to unlock doors and noticed the seatback was stuck close to the steering wheel. I tried latch on seat's back and side lever, but couldn't get the seatback to move. I called to tell my husband I was taking our other vehicle to work and asked if he'd raised the seatback the day he cranked the car for good measure. He didn't recall doing so. Later that evening, we went to look at the car together, used the remote to unlock the doors. He tried moving the seatback and couldn't. he noticed the trunk was popped and asked if I'd popped it. I didn't think so, but maybe I hit the wrong button when unlocking the doors. He slammed the trunk shut. We thought perhaps he forgot to lock the car and someone had rummaged through our car and jammed the seat. A brief online search revealed other Camaro owners w/ same issue. The seatback had gone forward on its own. I thought, if seatbacks are moving forward on their own what happens if someone's driving. Unsafe! I visited NHTSA online and saw pictures are helpful. I went home to take a pic. This time the remote didn't unlock the doors, so I used the key. After photos, I noticed that the trunk was popped again. No way I 'hit the wrong button, ' the remote wasn't working. I checked trunk and noted the inside lights weren't on. The car's battery had drained from the trunk being open for extended periods of time on two separate occasions. Seatback moving forward on its own and trunk popping on its own'not a coincidence. Both are serious safety concerns.

- Lincoln, CA, USA

problem #28

Jul 062015

Camaro

  • 42,600 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when driving or parked along with a chime. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,600.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #27

Jan 152015

Camaro 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V346000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was performed; however, the remote was damaged during the repair. The contact stated that he paid for a new remote, but the new remote was a pre-recall remote. The remote was non-compliant with the recall. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 09/10/15

- Corinth , TX, USA

problem #26

Feb 032015

Camaro 6-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
Due to a structural defect of the car, water accumulated and the electrical system failed completely. The dealership identified that there was a structural defect related to the sunroof. The car completely lost all power since the electrical system failed. Therefore there was no power steering, and I was unable to exit the car since all power failed. This was an immediate life threatening danger. The dealership " repaired " the problem after an extensive assessment which included correspondence with General Motors. The cost of the repair was $1200. My concern is that this may be a life threatening safety hazard in other vehicles of the same make and model. I would also like to be reimbursed the full amount of this repair since this was a manufacturer defect. The outcome of this could have been catastrophic. Please advise me on how I would implement the process of reimbursement.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #25

Aug 042014

Camaro 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V346000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 7/9/15 updated 10/11/2017

- Elkhorn, WI, USA

problem #24

Feb 092015

Camaro

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without any warning. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel flickered for all of the gauges and the sensors indicating that there was some sort of electrical short. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, it was noticed that there was a water leak in the trunk. In addition, the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the brake pedal failed to depress. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that there was corrosion around the terminals and the power circuit. The technician was unable to identify the source of the leak and diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #23

Nov 012014

Camaro 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,936 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the electrical driver seat adjuster failed to move the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat bottom and driver motor switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,936. Updated 04/10/15

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #22

Jan 012015

Camaro

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the trunk wire separated and failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that after numerous cycles the wires separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

- Phoenix , AZ, USA

problem #21

Oct 152014

Camaro

  • 70,000 miles
Trunk latch just stopped opening trunk. It still make the sound that it always made but it doesn't release the lid. The only way to open the trunk is to pull the emergency trunk release inside the trunk as there is no manual key operated release of the trunk from the outside of the trunk. Many others have voiced this exact complaint posted online on automobile forums. Also replacing the bulbs in the headlights seems to produce very poor light for night time driving. The replacement bulbs were 4300K hid bulbs 35W just like the original manufacturers equipment, purchased from a very respectable parts supply company.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

problem #20

Nov 172014

Camaro 6-cyl

  • miles
2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Consumer writes in regards to GM ignition recall* the consumer stated the repair was not actually a fix at all. Portions of the key were removed and a separate key was attached by two small keys rings. The ignition was not repaired in any way.

- Toluca Lake, CA, USA

problem #19

Oct 012014

Camaro

  • 20,300 miles
License plate lights overheated and melted through their respective assemblies. The heat also caused the rear plastic bumper to melt in a small area at one assembly.

- Scottsburg, IN, USA

problem #18

Jul 282014

Camaro

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V346000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The contact was notified that the recall repairs were an interim fix. A case manager was schedule to review the safety of the vehicle pertaining to the remedy of the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Mount Vernon, IL, USA

problem #17

Oct 012013

Camaro 6-cyl

  • 47,000 miles
I have taken this vehicle in several times for loss of power while driving on the freeway. In addition to the vehicle losing power, reduced speed vehicle dropped from 60 mph to 25mph. The first time the dealership stated the vehicles computer had 5 error messages & just needed to be reset. The second time occurred a couple of months later. I addressed the manufacturer & dealership manager...they said nothing could be done. They reset the computer again, after the 3rd incident almost caused me to have an accident the dealership provided me a rental & thoroughly inspected the vehicle to diagnose the issues. The vehicle was also making a grinding noise between 20-30mph between 2nd & 3rd gear. The vehicle has only been serviced by an authorized GM dealership since I purchased it. This time the service manager said the catalytic converter was the main culprit, however the vehicle was almost entirely void of oil....this was in between the manufacturer recommended oil change interval- apprx had driven in 4700 miles the grinding noise was said to be due to lack of oil but no oil leak was detected. I researched this issue in several auto forums & discovered that the high output 3.6 liter V6 engines had a known problem for burning oil & causing the engine to wear & breakdown prematurely. Dealer advised me that I would need to take the vehicle in every 1000 miles to check how quickly the oil was burning in between oil changes. They confirmed that if indeed it was burning oil they would replace the engine under warranty. I believe this to be very dangerous, loss of power at highway speeds multiple times is very alarming & was not taken seriously by GM customer support - dealership service advisor was more helpful than the manager.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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