2012 Chevrolet Camaro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 3% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle has a surge in throttle while in gear at a complete stop. This forced the vehicle against the power of the breaks into a fence and a wooden parking stop causing significant damage. This has happened several times while the vehicle was stationary overpowering a normal pressure on the breaks while in gear.this has happened a total of at least 10 times. Last occurring the last day I drove the vehicle. I placed the vehicle in storage afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11246077, filed 2019-08, 22,540 miles“I took my car to the dealer with a fluid leak at th passenger rear side of the car.. It was very minor, producing only a small baseball sized stain in my driveway over a 3 month period. Fluid was greasy and sticky. The dealer reported that the clamp for the filler tub was not properly installed but rhe factory. They said they repaired it by removing and reclamping it on. Once I returned home with the car, I had a whole new problem. Gas now leaks out on my driveway anytime the tank is above one-fourth full. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030805, filed 2017-10, 23,200 miles“2012 Camaro has had power down problems while just merging on interstate started at 40,000 miles. Air bag module claimed by dealership if the problem and will cost to fix along with throttle control body. Car had been diagnosed by another dealer but nothing was told could be the taka airbag recall but not sure with price of 1500 for repairs this also includes break changing I'm sure is not the major cost. I've been trying to get this airbag issue addressed. The power down and a dash info pop up first came at 36000 mile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910109, filed 2016-09, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 20 | 9% |
| 1994 | 23 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 13% |
| 1992 | 22 | 25% |
| 1991 | 33 | 38% |
| 1990 | 5 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology