2012 Chevrolet Camaro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,104miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 7% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,104 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.
“2012 Camaro with 56000 miles on it has a problem with heater core being plugged. Causes the windshield to fog over suddenly losing visibility while vehicle is in motion. This should not be happening on a car thats only a few years old with low miles. I have done research on the internet and google and there are a lot of newer model camaros that are experiencing this problem but GM refuses to admit there is a problem. I just had to pay 1400.00 out of pocket with no help or assistance from GM. This is a safety concern should the window fog up to the point of not being able to properly see. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945194, filed 2017-01, 56,208 miles“Defrost not working due to heater not putting out correct temp from faulty blend door failing high cost in labor not repaired due to need of dash removal after 11 old recent repair. Window stays foggy causing blinding on highway movement. Along with review mirror constantly dropping after repeat tightening. Part in dash is poor design of cheap plastic part with a huge labor price. Need recall on part market is flooded with this failure all year models. Need help 4000 in 11 months is not acceptable for 49$ part.”
NHTSA complaint #11181260, filed 2019-02, 75,000 miles“The reverse camera in the rear view mirror,will not go off when put in drive. It takes awhile and when I first gotthe car the minute you put it in drive the camera shut off the way it should as its dangerous when you are in drive and cant look in the mirror!”
NHTSA complaint #10469036, filed 2012-08, 2,200 miles“The blend door is broken causing the car to stay blowing cold air while driving and sitting still. I can not use the defroster which fogs the windshield and I can not see out.”
NHTSA complaint #11322280, filed 2020-04“I bought a 2012 ss convertible Camaro from grand prize Chevrolet in nanuet the rear view mirror does not fold up enough to see out the back window it is very dangerous when changing lanes they have no replacement mirr I'm afraid I may get in an accident with my family in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10553031, filed 2013-11Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10244327Oct 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on diagnosing and repairing a side window glass not clearing the molding when indexing down during door opening.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 16% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 14 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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