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2012 Chevrolet Camaro repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

supercharged 580hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2012

1000 mi
freon was 25% low. Had dealer add and now fine. 
Aug 2013

5200 mi
ECM failed which caused a display of "engine power reduced" 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

426-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2017
May 2015

25000 mi
'Check Engine' light came on. Dealer said it threw 2 codes; one was due to the gas cap & other showed a miss fire. The dealer cleared the codes. (Note: I always click the gas cap once so there may be another issue.) 
Jun 2016

38000 mi
One Daytime Running Light burnt out. $110 each from the Chevy dealer but located them online for 2 for $90 from Phastek Performance. Item: P13W Plasma LED Fog Light Bulbs. Fits 2010-2013 Camaro. 
Chevrolet Camaro in Maryland, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 Pixels in the radio were burnt out. Replaced under warranty in a day. 
Chevrolet Camaro in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

39000 mi
Leaking slave cylinder was replaced under 5yr/100K drivetrain warranty at no cost. 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012

2100 mi
HUD quit working and was replaced 
Chevrolet Camaro in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
Dec 2014

27000 mi
Driver side rims started delaminating. 
Oct 2017

54000 mi

US $28
Power assist brake system sensor went bad. 
Chevrolet Camaro in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

7000 mi
Paint issues. Missing paint under the hood and engine bay 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in Arizona, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

32000 mi
blower fan bearing making noise 
Chevrolet Camaro in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

1300 mi
Drive shaft nut was causing a clinging noise from going into reverse and then drive and reverse. Etc etc 
Jul 2017

47000 mi

US $1100
Timing chain replaced due to timing chain stretch 
Aug 2017

47000 mi

US $2300
Car would fluctuate rpms on startup for about 20 to 30 seconds. The reluctor wheel on the driveshaft jumped 2 and half teeth. Engine had to be pulled and a new drive shaft had to be installed 
Chevrolet Camaro in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012

2000 mi
Power driver's seat won't move all the way back. Dealer believes it's a problem with seat rails. New rails ordered, then installed. Dealer felt this fixed problem, but sometimes it would move farther back than others. 
Chevrolet Camaro in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - May 2016
Jan 2013

26000 mi
Dead animal smell. Coolant hoses were not properly cured prior to install. flushed coolant replaced all hoses. 
Chevrolet Camaro in Arkansas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013 Anti theft system malfunctioned and would cause the car to shut off. Dealer reprogrammed the system and both keys. 
Jan 2014

12700 mi
The leather above the center stack was bubbling and the dashboard was replaced. 
Mar 2014

26000 mi
Multiple misfire 
Jun 2015

46000 mi

US $100
A sensor in the drivers side front wheel malfunctioned and could no longer detect how fast the wheel was spinning 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in Texas, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016

41900 mi

US $400
Drivers side door seal replaced 
Chevrolet Camaro in Florida, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

68000 mi

US $1800
clutch, lining simply wore out 
Chevrolet Camaro in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
May 2014

8000 mi
Crank seal gasket leaking 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in New Brunswick, Canada
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

13020 mi
Top damaged prior to delivery as a result of being lowered with too much luggage in trunk 
Chevrolet Camaro in Michigan, United States
May 2014 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015

5000 mi
loose rear view mirror 

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible

323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Camaro in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2014 - Jan 2018
Jun 2015

26000 mi
Convertible top header trim attachment broken and was replaced under warranty 
Feb 2017

34000 mi
Torque Convertor was replaced dut to a shuddering when the lock up engaged. 
May 2017

34560 mi
Torque convertor was replaced due to faulty repair on previous replacement. 
Chevrolet Camaro in Georgia, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013

22000 mi
High Pitch Rattle from passenger side area. Nonstop 
Jul 2014

31000 mi

US $40
High pitch squeezing sound from passenger side. Front right tire sensor failed 
Chevrolet Camaro in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2015
Sep 2014

36000 mi
Computer was flashed and reset. 
Chevrolet Camaro in North Carolina, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

10500 mi
Original convertible top tonneau cover (vinyl cover that is put in place when top is down) was separating at edges in two places. Dealer ordered replace tonneau under warranty. 

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