2010 Chevrolet Camaro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,488miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,488 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 2010 model ss/rs with high intensity discharge headlamps (regular production option code t4f; I believe the code is), the visibility of the headlamps is severely diminished after the first couple of years due to heat from the required zenon bulb. Heat from the bulb, causes the plastic reflective dish at the rear of the light assembly to warp and crack the mirror reflective finish causing diminished throw (distance) from the headlights. With the severely diminished visibility from the headlights, a driver (me) cannot see much further than 30 feet or so in front of the car at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230110, filed 2019-07, 45,000 miles“I purchased my 2010 chevy Camaro 2ss, in february of 2012. It had 4,400 miles on it. About a month or two, after I bought it, it completely shut off on me, on a major highway, while doing 65 MPH. I threw it into neutral and turned the key and it started right back up. About a month after that, I was doing about 20mph on a back road and it did the same exact thing. Just recently, about 2 weeks ago, I was in 6th gear, on cruise doing 60mph and I felt the car jerk or buck a little bit. Followed immediately by the car decelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535407, filed 2013-08, 5,500 miles“The headlights have become progressively dimmer over time. Replacing the bulbs and the ballast does not remedy the issue. What happens is the reflector inside the projector starts to fail which directly affects the light output. The only fix for this is completely new headlight housings.which are almost $2,000 just for the assemblies. As of now it is literally impossible to drive my vehicle at night safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11352419, filed 2020-09, 59,600 miles“Vehicle has had a code of p008 intermittently then permanently since 68000 miles, it is now at 99,500 miles. The code relates to timing chain stretching which is causing engine misfire. Same problem with identical engine has been addressed in form of warranty extension for several vehicles, including cadillac cts, extending warranty to 10 years or 120k miles. This has not been done for the Camaro for reasons which elude me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088360, filed 2018-04, 68,000 miles“The hid headlamps on the 2010 Camaro ss are not providing enough light to illuminate the road which is a safety hazard when driving at night. The vehicle headlights over the last year have become unacceptably dim. There are many reports from other owners of 2010 Camaro ss that report the same problem with many pointing to the problem being the hid system reflector housing getting damaged by the heat from the bulb causing insufficient level of light being reflected out in front of vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323158, filed 2020-05, 133,260 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
83 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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