14 complaints reported

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
14
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2026

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2026
Dec 2025

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"

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2025
Mar 2023

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2023
Nov 2022

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

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2022
Nov 2019

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Sep 2019
May 2018

WENT OUT AT 66000 MILES

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2018
Jun 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V346000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE KEY FOBIK FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE KEY FOBIK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING REMEDIED PER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,500.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2016
May 2015

2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TO GET IGNITION RECALL FIXED, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. *TA

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2015
Nov 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A FUEL STATION, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A FUEL PUMP ISLAND BUFFER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V346000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2014
Sep 2014

2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A COPY OF A CONSUMER COMPLAINT FORM AND ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE IGNITION RECALL. *TGW

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2014
Sep 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V346000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER'S REMEDY SUGGESTION WAS INEFFICIENT AND HE DID NOT AGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTING OF THE DRIVER SEAT OR THE ADDITION OF A HEAVY KEY FOB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE KEY FOB PLACED ON THE RIGHT KNEE MIGHT CAUSE MEDICAL CONCERNS. THE CONTACT COMMUNICATED TO THE DEALER THE CONCERN OF THE RECALL REMEDY SUGGESTION. THE CONTACT WOULD NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REMEDY PER THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL REMEDY INEFFECTIVENESS. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2014
Jun 2014

AS MY 2012 CAMARO HAS BEEN ISSUED A VIN RECALL, I WANT TO LET CHEVROLET, THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO THAT I AM UTTERLY DISGUSTED WITH THE OFFERED TREATMENT OF THIS RECALL STATED AS "REMEDY: DEALERS ARE TO PROVIDE TWO REPLACEMENT KEY RINGS. VEHICLES WITH SLOTTED KEYS WILL ALSO RECEIVE KEY INSERTS." MY REASONS FOR NOT BEING SATISFIED WITH THIS DESCRIPTION IS BECAUSE HAVING MY KEYS CUT OFF THE REMOTE CONTROL AND GIVEN SECONDARY KEYS AS ANOTHER THING TO KEEP TRACK OF IS NOT WHAT WAS PAID FOR WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. WHY SHOULD I SETTLE FOR A FIX (THAT IS SUBSTANDARD TO WHAT ORIGINALLY CAME WITH THE VEHICLE)? WHY SHOULD I SETTLE FOR WHATEVER GM DECIDES TO GIVE ME AS REPLACEMENT IN ORDER FOR THEM TO COMPLY WITH THAT WHICH THEY SHOULD HAVE COMPLIED WITH TO BEGIN WITH? IN MY EYES, CHEVROLET IS SEEKING A QUICK FIX IN ORDER FOR THEM TO SAVE DOLLARS AND WHAT DO I GET IN RETURN FOR THE THOUSANDS I PAID THEM? I GET A SUBSTANDARD REPLACEMENT OF A NECESSARY ITEM. A COSMETIC DEBACLE SO THAT CHEVY CAN COMPLY WITH THE 465,000 VEHICLES THEY CONTINUED TO ALLOW ON THE ROAD "AS IS" UNTIL CAUGHT BY THE LAW. NOW I ASK, WHAT WILL THIS DO TO THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD? CHEVROLET OWES ME EXACTLY WHAT I PAID FOR: BRAND NEW IGNITION WITH BRAND NEW REMOTE CONTROL KEYS JUST AS THEY ARE WHEN PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE. A REMEDY SHOULD BE AN IMPROVEMENT NOT INSTEAD, 3 STEPS BACKWARD. I AM THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED ABOUT THIS RECALL REMEDY AND WITH CHEVROLET'S POOR DECISION MAKING VALUES. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jun 2014
May 2014

WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH/ KEY IS SLIGHTLY BUMPED WITH KNEE, THE CAR SHUTS OFF. THREE TIMES NOW. DEALERSHIP NOT RESPONSIVE. TAUGHT MY TEEN DRIVERS WHAT TO DO IF THIS HAPPENS AND THIS SAVED MY DAUGHTER'S LIFE WHEN IT HAPPENED TO HER. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2013
May 2013 Fire

I PURCHASED MY 2012 CAMARO IN AUGUST OF 2012. IT WAS BRAND NEW, 0 MILEAGE WHEN I BOUGHT IT. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, THERE HAVE BEEN NO ISSUES...UNTIL TODAY. I WOKE UP TO DISCOVER THAT MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, ALSO SPREADING THE FIRE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES ARE NOW TOTALED. THE FIRE DAMAGE WAS SO EXTENSIVE THE CAMARO IS BASICALLY A BURNED FRAME. ALL OF THE GLASS AND BODY MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEEMED THERE WAS NO FOUL PLAY, AND IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER SIMILAR INCIDENTS, BUT I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYTHING YET. I DON'T KNOW IF MINE WAS JUST DEFECTIVE OR WHAT THE SCENARIO IS, BUT THIS DEFINITELY NEEDS MORE RESEARCH! *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2013

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The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 14 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.