Premature timing chain wear (3.6L V6/LLT engine)
Error codes, engine seizure, loss of power at highway speeds
Check engine light: On
Timing chain stretch causing error codes P0008, P0007, P0017, engine seizure, and loss of power at highway speeds — occurring as early as 58,000-69,000 miles. GM issued a Technical Service Bulletin (12-06-01-009E) specifically for a Timing Chain Kit replacement — a manufacturer-acknowledged, formally documented repair procedure, though not a full safety recall.
$3,00058,000 – 69,000 mi
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Airbag system defects
Sensor failures, 'service airbag' warning lights, non-deployment concerns
Check engine light: On
Passenger-side airbag sensor failures and 'service airbag' warning lights illuminating intermittently or constantly, with non-deployment concerns raised in the complaint sample. Not tied to the Takata inflator recalls seen elsewhere — appears to be a separate, sensor-level electrical fault.
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HID headlamp reflector heat damage
Severely diminished nighttime visibility
Check engine light: Off
Reflector degradation from heat damage causes severely diminished visibility at night. It is a safety concern, and it is not tied to any confirmed recall.
~$1,200 per side
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Ignition switch malfunction, including key sticking
Key sticks in the ignition
Check engine light: On
Ignition switch malfunction, including the key sticking in the ignition. Addressed in part by Campaign 14V346000; separately, general electrical system issues covered under Campaigns 09V155000 and 14V364000.
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Evaporative system purge solenoid valve failure
Described as a common cross-platform GM issue
Check engine light: On
Evaporative system purge solenoid valve failure, described as "a common issue with Chevy trucks and cars" — an issue that appears to span multiple GM nameplates beyond just the Camaro, broadly consistent with a pattern of cross-nameplate GM electrical/emissions quirks.
$3,50040,000 mi
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Car Won't Start Because of Anti-Theft System That Uses Raised-Chip Key
Car won't start because of the anti-theft system that uses a raised-chip key
Check engine light: Off
Car won't start because of the anti-theft system that uses a raised-chip key. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 94 owner reports on file.
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Power Window Motors May Fail From Overheating
Power window motors fail from overheating
Check engine light: Off
Power window motors fail from overheating. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 67 owner reports on file.
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Leaking Water Pump May Cause Coolant Loss and Overheating
Leaking water pump causes coolant loss and overheating
Check engine light: Off
Leaking water pump causes coolant loss and overheating. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 54 owner reports on file.
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Hood and Rear Hatch Supports May Fail
Hood and rear hatch supports fail
Check engine light: Off
Hood and rear hatch supports fail. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 39 owner reports on file.
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Roller on Window Guide May Break
Roller on the window guide breaks
Check engine light: Off
Roller on the window guide breaks. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 36 owner reports on file.
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Rear Transmission Mounts Commonly Fail
Rear transmission mounts commonly fail
Check engine light: Off
Rear transmission mounts commonly fail. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 33 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light from a gas cap problem
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue
Check engine light: On
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 32 owner reports on file.
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Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil
Intake manifold gaskets leak coolant or engine oil
Check engine light: Off
Intake manifold gaskets leak coolant or engine oil. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 25 owner reports on file.
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Extension Housing Seals May Leak
Extension housing seals leak
Check engine light: Off
Extension housing seals leak. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 16 owner reports on file.
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Dim Tail or Brake Lights Due to Faulty Light Sockets
Dim tail or brake lights due to faulty light sockets
Check engine light: Off
Dim tail or brake lights due to faulty light sockets. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 16 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light with code P1870
Check engine light with code P1870
Check engine light: On
Check engine light with code P1870. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 15 owner reports on file.
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Windows Rattling and Scraping
Windows rattle and scrape
Check engine light: Off
Windows rattle and scrape. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 14 owner reports on file.
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The most serious problem for this generation is premature timing chain wear on the 3.6L V6 (LLT) engine, causing error codes, engine seizure, and loss of power at highway speeds as early as 58,000-69,000 miles. GM issued a Technical Service Bulletin (12-06-01-009E) specifically for a Timing Chain Kit replacement — a manufacturer-acknowledged, formally documented repair procedure, though not a full safety recall.