2012 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the reduced power engine shut off warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The failures occurred on several occasions. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a median. The vehicle was able to restart. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained minor physical injuries that did not require medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer reset the computer but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the dealer reset the computer a second time. The dealer also drove the vehicle for one hundred miles and could not duplicate the stalling issue.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints