Illustration2010 CAMARO V6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION IS VERY NOTCHY, HARD FORCE SHIFT FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR. CLUTCH HAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. *TR
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Camaro years
Owner complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
750–25K
5025–50K
6350–75K
3075–100K
29100–150K
0150K+
247 reports with mileage · 48 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports3 fire reports18 injury reports
Power Train complaints
47 reports2ND AND 3RD GEAR GRINDING AND/OR BINDING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
THE 2010 CAMARO SS AUTOMATIC IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH DEACTIVATES THE VALVES ON FOUR CYLINDERS AT LOW SPEEDS. UPON ACCELERATING THE FOUR CYLINDERS ARE RE-ACTIVATED AND A SURGE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 HUNDRED HORSEPOWER IS SENT TO THE REAL WHEELS WHICH CAUSES A TRACTION LOSS AND LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICY OR SN…
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THE 2010 CAMARO SS AUTOMATIC IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH DEACTIVATES THE VALVES ON FOUR CYLINDERS AT LOW SPEEDS. UPON ACCELERATING THE FOUR CYLINDERS ARE RE-ACTIVATED AND A SURGE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 HUNDRED HORSEPOWER IS SENT TO THE REAL WHEELS WHICH CAUSES A TRACTION LOSS AND LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICY OR SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS. THIS IS A HAZARD WHICH CAN CREATE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE REAR WHEELS LOSING TRACTION AND SLIPPING. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED MY VEHICLE AND STATED THAT GM CONSIDERS THIS NORMAL AND NOT A PROBLEM. *KB
TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. HARD SHIFTING UNDER HARD ACCELERATION. ALMOST GET REARENDED AT LIGHTS WHEN TAKING OFF. *TR
THE AY6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS MISSING AND GRINDING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO THE SECOND GEAR DURING ENGINE OPERATION ABOVE 5500 RPM. WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR ACCOMMODATES A VIOLENT GRINDING SOUND ORIGINATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE GRINDIN…
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THE AY6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS MISSING AND GRINDING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO THE SECOND GEAR DURING ENGINE OPERATION ABOVE 5500 RPM. WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR ACCOMMODATES A VIOLENT GRINDING SOUND ORIGINATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE GRINDING/HESITATION OR MISSED SHIFTING INTO ANY OTHER GEAR, EXCEPT THE SECOND GEAR. A VAST MAJORITY OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION V6 OWNERS HAVE BEEN REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. SOME OWNERS HAVE GOTTEN THEIR TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED BY GM ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM REOCCUR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS ANY MISSED SHIFTS MAY LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY, NOT GO INTO SECOND GEAR, AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED ABOUT 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE IS A STANDARD V6 AND HAS INTERMITTENT GEAR CLASH GOING INTO GEARS. WIFE WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE VEHICLE NOW CAUSE OF THIS. I HAD SENT AN E-MAIL TO YOU ON THIS ALREADY, BUT WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GOT IT AS I HAVE…
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VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY, NOT GO INTO SECOND GEAR, AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED ABOUT 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE IS A STANDARD V6 AND HAS INTERMITTENT GEAR CLASH GOING INTO GEARS. WIFE WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE VEHICLE NOW CAUSE OF THIS. I HAD SENT AN E-MAIL TO YOU ON THIS ALREADY, BUT WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GOT IT AS I HAVE THREE OTHER FRIENDS THAT TRADED IN THEIR V6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAMARO CAUSE OF THIS. ALL BECAUSE GM, FAILS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE THEY ALREADY KNOW OF ISSUES FROM US V6 CAMARO OWNERS COMPLAINING. MY TWO DEALERS HAVE BEEN GREAT, BUT ONLY SO MUCH THEY CAN DO UNLESS GM ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. IF GM, FAILS TO ADDRESS,THEIR ISSUE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, I WILL SEE A LAWYER ABOUT THIS AND GO AFTER THEM, IT HAS BECOME A BIG SAFETY ISSUE NOW IN TRAFFIC. P.S. VEHICLE HAS WHAT GM CALL TRANSMISSION A AY6 TRANSMISSION, THAT THEY PUT IN THE V6 CAMARO WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE IS A 2010 CHEV. CAMARO V6 ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ROUTINELY WILL NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN DECELERATION AND NEAR MISS REAREND COLLISIONS IN TRAFFIC. *TR
2010 CAMARO V6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES NOTCHY SHIFTS FROM N TO 1ST, N TO R, AND 1ST TO 2ND. OFTEN TIMES THE NOTCHINESS IS ENOUGH THAT SHIFTING BACK INTO N OR 1ST IS REQUIRED AND AN ADDITIONAL ATTEMPT MUST BE MADE TO SHIFT. *TR
AT HIGH ENGINE RPM (4000 RPM OR HIGHER)WHILE MERGING IN TO TRAFFIC, TRANSMISSION GRINDS OR REFUSES TO GO IN TO SECOND GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN MY CAR. GM REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WITH THE SAME TYPE TRANSMISSION AND THE SAME THING IS STILL GOING ON. *TR
CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES ALONG WITH REPLACEMENT OF BRAND NEW PARTS ON VEHICLE. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THE REPAIRS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK. THE TRANSMISSIONS WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ENGAGING INTO FIRST GEAR AND SECOND GEAR AT CERTAIN TIMES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE TRANSMISSION AND KNOW THAT THIS IS NO…
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CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES ALONG WITH REPLACEMENT OF BRAND NEW PARTS ON VEHICLE. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THE REPAIRS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK. THE TRANSMISSIONS WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ENGAGING INTO FIRST GEAR AND SECOND GEAR AT CERTAIN TIMES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE TRANSMISSION AND KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT AN OPERATING FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER VEHICLE IN THE PAST THAT HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND HAVE THE SAME EXACT ISSUES. GENERAL MOTORS HAS PROVIDED WARRANTY WORK ON THE VEHICLE BUT PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST EVEN AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION AND NEW CLUTCH HAVE BEEN PUT IN THE VEHICLE. I FEEL UNSAFE AT TIMES TO BE DRIVING THIS CAR WHEN IT PREVENTS ME FROM DOWNSHIFTING INTO CERTAIN GEARS. *TR
Official recalls
214V346000 · Electrical System:ignition
Jun 20, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
09V155000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
May 6, 2009
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.