general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the engine running, a hospital security guard asked her to turn off the vehicle because exhaust fumes were entering the building. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed as a pressurized gas line leak failure. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be removed to confirm the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 19v837000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal chirping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where shards of metal were found coming out of the rocker arm inside the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be inspected. The contact was informed that either the lifters, the cam shaft, or the engine might need to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The VIN was not available.

The engine timing is wrong. The camshaft and the reluctor misalign and cause the engine to loose performance. The problem was diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership because of the illuminated "check engine" light. This seems to be a major historical issue with these type engines produced by Chevrolet. The engine was replaced.

My 2010 Camaro has the 3. 6 v6 engine in it. I had no warning lights or issues with the car. I got in my car and started to drive on a highway the engine exploded on me and I swerved out of control luckily being able to stop the car on the right side of the road. I had the car towed to my house where it sat for months unable to be driven. I have been doing more and more research trying to figure out why it blew up. Me and my passenger could have died that day with how badly the force of the engine through the car out of control. And the chunks of steel that flew from under my car almost killed 2 kids in a car behind me. And upon talking to an associate who is a gm certified mechanic but he doesn't work for a dealership his diagnosis was the timing chain went bad prematurely and snapped and set off a chain reaction making the motor explode. During my time researching I have discovered this issue is already known by general motors for this engine having premature timing chain wear down. I have pictures of other 2010 Camaro owners complaints of this issue. I also am aware gm has faced several class action law suits due to this issue. They put a recall out on the engine but specific VIN numbers. So when I called gm customer service asking why I can't get my car repaired and my engine replaced they told me it was due to not being a VIN number they included in the recalls even though they are aware it is the same engine. The recall should be for all VIN numbers for this engine. My safety as well as others safety was put at risk for a known defect. This issue could happen to anyone with this engine and people could be killed due to it and those that survive the situation when it arises get left without a working vehicle. Now my car sits in my driveway without an engine. There should be a mass recall for all the engines. Supporting links: https://m. Carcomplaints. Com/Chevrolet/camaro/2010/engine/premature_timing_chain_wear. Shtml those are other people who had the same issue.

My 2010 chevy Camaro has a check engine light for a code p0008 which is an engine preformace bank 1 code. It is affecting my acceleration. I have noticed with other general motors vehicles that have the 3. 6l v6 have thrown this code for a timing chain issue around 100,000 miles and I belive other makes and models have been recalled for this issue and was concerned that it could be unsafe. I also wanted to know why this has not already been recalled on this make and model but has on others. If you could look in to this that would be great. Thank you.

When I go to put gas in my car when I go to start it . It doesn't wanna start the car will turn over and sputter and won't start you turn it off and it will still be sputtering on it's on with the ignition off than after min it stops than u go to crank it again does same but you haft to put the peddle to floor to get it to level out you can't pump gas running it makes a wired noise from the the gas tank . . . It is at gas stations when this happens and sometimes on highway will sputter . . . Even sitting a red lights . . . Driving.

All factory maintenance was completed at a factory service provider, on or before recommended time/mileage. At 58k+/- miles driving at approximately 35mph engine suffered catastrophic failure due to timing chain failure, causing engine to seize, car lost all power steering, power brakes while entering a turn resulting in nearly running over pedestrians otherwise walking safely on the side of the street. Gm has recalled other vehicles with same engine but not the v6 Camaro for a timing chain failure.

Engine code p008, timing chain replacement required at 75,000 mile, approximately a $2000 replacement cost, many other vehicles with the exact same engine has had recalls for this problem, check engine does not allow this vehicle to pass California smog, registration of the vehicle cannot be completed, local dealers not helpful, engine could seize if the timing chain assembly fails cause accidents resulting in injury or death.

P008 code. Timing chain issues. If this fails and the engine seizes while driving,all of us Camaro owners could be in accidents. Death could even occured. I bought my 2010 Camaro February of 2016. I'm am the 2nd owner and only put 66k miles on the engine. 85% to and from work. I've replaced everything possible to get rid of the p008 code but it's still there. You have recalled other vehicles with this issue why not us Camaro owners? please help is!.

Had new timing chain added with oil change engine locked up. Insurance won�t, help. Place I bought the car won't help.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 60 mph, the engine seized and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.

The timing chain needed to be replaced at only 100,000 miles. Garage stated that it was so bad that engine could have failed and ignited a flame in the engine.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the reduce engine power indicator illuminated while driving 60 mph. The failure occurred several times while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the battery was replaced once as a possible cause of the failure. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

While driving my 2010 chevy Camaro ss on the interstate home from work all of a sudden I lost power all my interior lights and dashboard warning lights started to flash on and off car would surge then lose power than surge lose power steering was very difficult had no brakes merged over to the shoulder to try to get into a safe position and was calling nine-one-one when I noticed smoke coming out of the left front compartment of the Camaro under the hood and then the smoke turn to a rust burnt looking color and then noticed that the hood was starting to banned from the heat underneath it and at this time I tried to get out of the vehicle but the electrical system was burnt and had to use a pair of pliers to open up the door lock because my interior door locks would not function got out of the car called nine-one-one and within 5 minutes there was flames coming up from underneath the hood the hood kind of popped open and flames took over the whole front of the car and the engine compartment fire truck of course got the fire out but the car was a total loss.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While the contact was driving on a major highway, there was a drastic reduction in speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones Chevrolet (1115a n brightleaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577, (919) 934-8101) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced and the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to the manufacturer service campaign: 12-06-01-009e Apr 14 (engine - timing chain kits and chain guide replacement). The vehicle was not repaired and was parked at the contac'ts residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

The timing chain stretched and is failing. Dealer admits this is a known issue and that other model cars with same engine have been recalled for replacements. Although it's a know issue dealer is charging $2000 for the replacement of the timing chain with the one Chevrolet switch to in the next model year Camaro as they were aware of the issue.

I have the v6 2010 Camaro and like many others that I have researched on the web have the p0008 error code for premature timing chain wear that started at around 80k miles. There has been a recall issued on just about every other car that has this engine in it. It is ridiculous that gm would not issue it on this car as well full on knowing that this would have the same problem.

P0008 timing chain code coming up for v6 engine (2lt model) at 70k miles. Reading several forums and researching that this is a known issue on other gms with the same part. While they granted 10 year/120k warranty for other models, the Camaro is left out. Cost is anywhere from $1800-$3000. Not sure why Camaros are not being included within the recall when we have to same parts and issues. Please assist!!!.

Engine light is on, several codes, three of which have a technical service bulletin. Codes are p0007, p0008, p0017. Technical service bulletin number is 374076. Vehicle has loss of power. Do not want to drive for fear of throwing off the timing since all of these involves positioning sensors for the camshaft and crank shaft.

My name is kenneth brown 'kenny', and I purchased my 2010 chevy Camaro 1lt 3. 6l v6 from ron tonkin Chevrolet here in portland, oregon right off of their lot brand new. Now on the the bigger issue that has never been addressed to this day. . . The faulty 3. 6l v6 motor. If you were to look at the wrecking yards across the country, you will find many 2010 & some early 2011 Camaro's with dead motors well before 75k miles, because my motor went out at 69k miles in 2017. Mclaughlin Chevrolet the dealership that replaced my motor stated that "they don't replace motors with only 69k miles on them", but they did, and that wouldn't be the last motor replacement they would do on the same car! two weeks before the warranty expired on the replacement motor in September 2020 with 102,233 miles, mclaughlin Chevrolet replaced the gm vendor replacement motor with what is currently in my car. So is it normal to have had (3) oem gm motors in one car with just 102k miles? there is a more serious/dangerous underlining issue here that gm, or anyone will acknowledge, and that is, just before the two previous motors went out, there was this engine warning light that has popped up each time, and that was the "engine power is reduced". And where the safety concern lies is when this engine warning light comes on, it reduces your engine power almost down to a complete stop. How wonderful it is when your in heave traffic doing 45mph to 50mph and you loose engine power in heavy traffic! now gm has attributed the engine warning light to a timing belt issue, and this has been an issue since 2010. When this warning light comes on, not only is the engine power reduced, the bigger issue is that the power steering is reduced drastically. If you are not a seasoned driver that has driven a vehicle that has no power steering in it, then it becomes a serious issue. . . Right, especially when your in heave traffic doing 45 to 50mph, because it put me right into the retaining cement barrier on the highway.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 30 mph, the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to community Chevrolet (200 w olive Ave, burbank, CA 91502) where it was also diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should speak with NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

The gm 6. 2l LS engine has a serious defect with the valve train that causes the engine to drop valves into the cylinder, and lock up the engine while driving. The fuel management system that makes the engine operate on less cylinders while at cruising speeds, causes the lifters to stick. This results in excessive clearance between the valve and rocker arm, and the beating action knocks the keepers out. When this happens, the valve drops into the cylinder, and the engine locks up. This primarily happens while driving at highway speeds, which results in loss of steering, loss of brakes, and in cases like mine with a manual transmission, when the engine locks up, the rear wheels also lock up, and the vehicle slides out of control. This happened, it was raining, on a straight stretch of divided 4 lane, at 55mph, which caused the vehicle to slide off the road, and only because it was on a Saturday morning and there was very limited traffic, we were not injured or killed. I special ordered this vehicle from gm, it was serviced only at the dealership it was purchased, and was treated with extreme care from day one. Being that the warranty had expired, the dealership made an estimate that it will take $8,200 to replace the engine, and it only had 51,000 miles at the time. After this happened to mine, I have found that this situation is a very common occurrence with the 6. 2l LS engines. Gm has done nothing but turn their backs to millions of customers who are driving a vehicle that can lose steering, brakes, and control of the vehicle, at anytime while driving at speeds of 60+mph. This is a major safety issue to not just the people driving these vehicles, but anyone who is driving near one of these vehicles when this occurs. Gm needs to be accountable for the safety of their customers, and the general public.

The engine light went on and it was brought in for service. I was told the code p0008 meant that it had a stretched timing chain which would need to be replaced and is a very expensive repair. I recently found out that this is very common in other chevy engines and the power train warrantee was extended to cover these repairs in other engines, but not my Camaro. I currently only have 73k miles and would like to see chevy fix the issue as it has been done with the other gm cars.

My cars "engine light" came on around 120,000 miles so I took into the dealership and it read a code of p0008 engine timing. They told me that it was due to dirty oil. I bought the car used a little over a year ago with close to 80,000 miles on it and I keep the oil changed between every 3000 to 4000 miles. Ive asked around to a few other shops their opinion and they tell me the same thing. The price im getting quoted counting parts and labor is close to $1300 and I cant afford that kind of bill. It appears that if others are having this same issue then a recall should be broadcast out and be covered under warrenty? iim a die hard bow tie guy and all ive ever owned was a gm cars and trucks. I currently have my 2010 Camaro a 2003 chevy truck with only 121000 miles and a 1971 chevy truck that im restoring. Is there anyway that yall could do something about this issue everyone is starting to have with these? I know for a fact that enterprise Chevrolet had a Camaro in this week with the exact same issue as well as a few others ive talked to.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro v6 premature timing chain replacement. After a diagnostic testing from sandy sansing Chevrolet in pensacola, FL, I was notified the the error code p0008 needing replacement of a new timing chain kit. My Camaro only had 97,000 miles and I was ocd on my oil changes and maintenance. I filed a case with gm and my case was denied. A simple search online of 2010 chevy Camaro timing chain results in an extreme amount of complaints with the 2010 chevy Camaro having the worst problems compared to other Chevrolet products, with the #1 problem resulting in complaints of the premature timing chain wear. Gm vehicles including the Buick enclave, Chevrolet traverse, GMC acadia, and Saturn outlook obtaining the gm 3. 6 liter v6 llt engine was issued a bulletin on 02/09/2011 to all gm dealers marked urgent- distribute immediately. Subject premature timing chain wear- program. Gm announces knowledge of faulty timing chains, however refusing to include the 2010 Camaro v6 3. 6 liter llt engine. According to master mechanics search online regarding this engine. . . Timing chains are designed to operate at twice the max engine oil temp and at 2x the expected engine life. 97,000 miles is not an expected engine life. The mere faxt that these engines started seeing chain failures in some cases under 10,000 miles proves definitively that there was at the very least a quality defect with the timing chains in these engines . Gm refused to acknowledge or accept responsibility of their defect pushing the cost of myself and other consumers. I have also filed a case with this information to my attorney general office. Gm ignored several requests for documentation that they are denying responsibility for my timing chain issues. Gm needs to reimburse customers who had to pay for this defect in their lack to respond to customers complaints.

Having the error code p0008 show up on my Camaro 2010 at 100,000 miles seams to be a stretched timing chain. Loss of power high gas.

I have 2010 rs v. 6 Camaro , with problem p0008 bank 1 engine, needs timing chain, miles 58778 on 8-2-16 . I seen many complaints of same issue. Engine light was on, pulled code. P0008.

P0008 & p0017 engine code on 3. 6 v 6 diagnosed by dealer to be stretched timing chains. 52,724 miles cost to fix $3000. Other gm vehicles with the same engine extended warranty of 10 years 120,000 miles. Camaro needs to be included in recall.

My light engine came on at around 100,000 miles, so I figured it was because I needed to have my 100,000 mile maintenance work done, which was a regular tune up, which included, change of spark plugs, and change of engine oil, transmission and differential oil change, which I did by taking it to the dealer I purchased the car from new in 2010. When I took the car in it was working fine with no problems and was running very smooth but after they completed the work and 560. 00 dollars later the care came out with very bad idling and missing a lot and losing power! I took the car back and they told me it was because the timing chain was bad and needed to be replaced! I don't agree with their diagnostic and feel they are doing something wrong and are trying to cover it up, so I started to research the matter to find out that there are a lot of other Camaro owners having the same issue! someone needs to do something about this matter I don't think an engine's chain should go bad at 100,000 miles! the dealer wants me to pay 1600. 00 to have it replaced, which I think its outrageous considering there are a lot of problems that have been reported on the same issue! I believe it is dangerous driving a vehicle with a faulty timing chain for it loses power when you are trying to accelerate when crossing intersections or switching lanes!!!.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the engine light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was stretched and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,750.

2010 Camaro 3. 6l v6 cel p0008 callout stretched timing chain. Common issue with the gm 3. 6 l engine. Gm issue a extended warranty for this issue bulletin no. 11340a csc-10043857-8394. Extended warranty 10yrs. Or 120k what ever comes first. Provides owners additional protection for the timing chain. GMC acadia, Saturn outlook 2007-2009,Cadillac cts,srx,sts ;2009 model year Buick enclave,chevy traverse, what they all have in common is they all use the same part number timing chain as the 2010 Camaro. The above mentioned vehicles get the timing chain replaced at no charge but Camaro owners have to cover the cost of over $2k. The Camaro's need to be added to the gm extended warranty so the timing chain replacement can be cover. Makes no sense to cover 98% of the cars that use that timing chain part number and not the last 2%. Pn. Engine timing chain kit acdelco gm original equipment 12651450.

Reduced engine power message.

I took my car in and had it diagnosed due to my car running louder than normal and problems with the ideling of the car. The dealership told me I needed new timing chains and it would be anywhere from 2-3 thousand dollars. I've been researching and see than a lot of people has had problems with the timing chains on this particular vehicle. I have also found that gm has issued an extended warranty up to 10 years or 120,000 miles for other cars made around the same time as my vehicle for timing chains. When is gm going to address the problem of the timing chains on the Camaro as it has the other models that have the same problem. It is ridiculous for gm to expect the buyer to come out of pocket for a problem that is a known manufacturer problem and not caused due to anything done by the buyer.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving at 30 mph, the engine warning light would illuminate on and off. The contact stated that the failure occurred in January of 2015. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The dealer diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,433.