2012 Chevrolet Camaro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,164miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,164 miles.
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.
“I took my vehicle to classic Chevrolet grapevine dealership after noticing while I changed my brakes the week before, there was axle grease scattered all over the rear of my rim, hub, axles, and brake components. After inspection, it was determined the cv boot had let go on the inside seal near the hub where the wheel mounts. My car is two years old and only has 42600 miles. I have also heard from several other Camaro owners on forums and in person discussions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598952, filed 2014-06, 42,600 miles“I constantly get a very annoying clunking sound from both driver and passenger side front strut or shock area when driving over uneven pavement or hitting bumps when driving at any speeds, the sound has begun to get louder, the steering gives way to any imperfections on roads or highways regardless of speeds which has now giving me the concern of safety,general motors for some reasons has denied that this is a problem,stating that this is a characteristic of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10460445, filed 2012-06, 40 miles“I was turning the car to leave a parking lot and when I went down the slight slope the struts on the front made such a noise I though something snapped. I haven't had it checked yet but wow poor quality!”
NHTSA complaint #10464518, filed 2012-07, 690 miles“I have been having a lot of problems with my steering on this vehicle. I was driving my car and was in a turn when the steering wheel kicked back the opposite direction I was turning and I nearly went off the road. The force was so great that it actually injured my shoulder when the steering wheel kicked back. The steering in the car has since been so sloppy that I am scared to drive it, the car is all over the road. I took the car to the dealer and was told the vehicle needed to be aligned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488859, filed 2012-12, 14,164 miles“I purchased this vehicle July of this year and just drove it to find it pulled extremely to the right. I was told it was an alignment issue which they attempted to fix which seems successful in July coming off the offramp after first time on the highway and applying the brakes, the car shook side side, and then up and down. It felt like the car was coming apart. I again notified the dealer. I purchased it from and was reminded it was bought as his, but that they would do what they can to fix it so that I would feel safe driving it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750591, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11009461Sep 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10240266Jul 14, 2023SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and…
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
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