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CamSS2 · 01-16-2015, 04:52 PM

I am a bit worried of purchasing a Camaro. I notice a lot of posts on here about defects and issues with the car. I don't see many posts on other car sites like I do on here.

How would you guys rate the over all reliability of the Camaro?

Josh.Duncan · 01-16-2015, 04:58 PM

I have never had a problem. I have almost 10,000 miles on mine. I will say what I tell everyone who asks about reliability of a vehicle. If you take care of it, it will take care of you. You cannot get a Camaro and not take care of it and expect it to be reliable. Take care of it and you will be fine. If you do have problems and you buy new then it will be covered under warranty.

Eddiefuzz · 01-16-2015, 04:59 PM

72,100 Miles on my 2011 that I have had for 4 years 4 months, not one major problem!! These are very reliable. What you are reading is thousands of owners talking about a few problems and how it was fixed. I have to say, when you hear the phrase,"Fun to drive." This car is just that! Get one!!

1COR.1:18 · 01-16-2015, 05:27 PM

Best car I have ever had, zero problems. Not even a rattle. Love it.

fpdsniper · 01-16-2015, 05:32 PM

This should help ease your concerns:

http://www.truedelta.com/Chevrolet-C...eliability-499

FilibustaRhymes · 01-16-2015, 05:33 PM

Car has been good. I've had much worse and I've also had better, as far as reliability. No issues out of warranty yet.

pickwithaustin · 01-16-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CamSS2

I am a bit worried of purchasing a Camaro. I notice a lot of posts on here about defects and issues with the car. I don't see many posts on other car sites like I do on here.

How would you guys rate the over all reliability of the Camaro?

Keep in mind that many of the people having problems are the driver's who track their car, race it around the streets, modify and cause additional stresses on the stock design, and etc.

Take away the "riding it hard and hanging it up wet," and it's a very reliable and well built machine.

Muscle Car Memories · 01-16-2015, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamSS2

I am a bit worried of purchasing a Camaro. I notice a lot of posts on here about defects and issues with the car. I don't see many posts on other car sites like I do on here.

How would you guys rate the over all reliability of the Camaro?

Some of the people on here have nothing good to say, they only complain or claim there is something wrong with their Camaro. I would say 99% of the owners on here have not had any issues and no one ever starts and thread on how much they love their car, its only done to complain, and thats the truth!

christianchevell · 01-16-2015, 05:45 PM

I belong to true delta, this is my second 2ss the first a 2011 vert, no problem what so ever even modified as I made sure its done right, and BTW the Camaro is a lot more reliable from statistics than the dodges and the stangs..........

PalmerGA · 01-16-2015, 05:48 PM

After two years and almost 20K miles, all I've had to address was a bad MyLink radio (replaced under warranty). With 100K units per year for four+ years, there's bound to be issues. And as Muscle Car Memories stated (paraphrasing), people are always quick to complain but slow to give praise.

I4toV8 · 01-16-2015, 05:49 PM

my oil pumped failed in my old 12ss with 22k miles. Z28 has bee n flawless.

kmarshall2121 · 01-16-2015, 05:50 PM

Not many problems with mine - Have to look at the big picture... "ALL" cars are built by humans. weather they work or worked at a GM plant, Ford plant, both plants, they can only do what they do best. If there are defects, more than likely, a human initiated the error, even if it is some defective part the plant bought, more than likely, a human assembled it. That said - buy what you want, and deal with the issues as they arise....

BFella · 01-16-2015, 06:05 PM

I've had mine for about a year now, 13k miles on it, two oil changes and have had no major issues, beside speeding! But I've yet to get a ticket for that, and let's hope it stays that way! These cars are reliable if YOU TAKE CARE OF IT.

Destructo09 · 01-16-2015, 06:09 PM

You also have to take into account, people don't praise their car when it's working great, whoever they will be very quick to complain online when it breaks.

All cars break, sure some may have fewer major problems, but honestly major problems these days are fairly un-common.

My brother has owned his 2010 over 2 years now and it has almost 70k miles, he has had 0 issues outside normal maintenance. I've had my 2010 for over a year and it's well out of warranty, 44k miles and no issues either. Keep in mind, our 2010s are almost 6 years old now.

01-16-2015, 04:52 PM	#1
CamSS2 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 18	Camaro reliability I am a bit worried of purchasing a Camaro. I notice a lot of posts on here about defects and issues with the car. I don't see many posts on other car sites like I do on here. How would you guys rate the over all reliability of the Camaro?

01-16-2015, 04:58 PM	#2
Josh.Duncan Drives: 2014 1LT/RS Camaro; 2012 VW Jetta Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526 View My Garage	I have never had a problem. I have almost 10,000 miles on mine. I will say what I tell everyone who asks about reliability of a vehicle. If you take care of it, it will take care of you. You cannot get a Camaro and not take care of it and expect it to be reliable. Take care of it and you will be fine. If you do have problems and you buy new then it will be covered under warranty. __________________ Mods: Vitesse Throttle Controller K&N Cold Air Intake MRT V1.0 Axle-Back Exhaust BMR Strut Tower Brace LG Motorsports ZR28 Black Wheels

01-16-2015, 05:45 PM	#9
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I belong to true delta, this is my second 2ss the first a 2011 vert, no problem what so ever even modified as I made sure its done right, and BTW the Camaro is a lot more reliable from statistics than the dodges and the stangs.......... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

01-16-2015, 05:48 PM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	After two years and almost 20K miles, all I've had to address was a bad MyLink radio (replaced under warranty). With 100K units per year for four+ years, there's bound to be issues. And as Muscle Car Memories stated (paraphrasing), people are always quick to complain but slow to give praise. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-16-2015, 05:49 PM	#11
I4toV8 Dazed & Drives: matte blue 2014 z28(186) 2015 R1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Jungle Posts: 708	my oil pumped failed in my old 12ss with 22k miles. Z28 has bee n flawless. __________________

01-16-2015, 04:59 PM	#3
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	72,100 Miles on my 2011 that I have had for 4 years 4 months, not one major problem!! These are very reliable. What you are reading is thousands of owners talking about a few problems and how it was fixed. I have to say, when you hear the phrase,"Fun to drive." This car is just that! Get one!!

01-16-2015, 05:27 PM	#4
1COR.1:18 Whosoever Will Drives: 2010 1LT Victory Red Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastpointe Posts: 950 View My Garage	Best car I have ever had, zero problems. Not even a rattle. Love it.

01-16-2015, 05:32 PM	#5
fpdsniper Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 77	This should help ease your concerns: http://www.truedelta.com/Chevrolet-C...eliability-499

01-16-2015, 05:33 PM	#6
FilibustaRhymes Drives: SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA Posts: 529	Car has been good. I've had much worse and I've also had better, as far as reliability. No issues out of warranty yet.

01-16-2015, 05:50 PM	#12
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Not many problems with mine - Have to look at the big picture... "ALL" cars are built by humans. weather they work or worked at a GM plant, Ford plant, both plants, they can only do what they do best. If there are defects, more than likely, a human initiated the error, even if it is some defective part the plant bought, more than likely, a human assembled it. That said - buy what you want, and deal with the issues as they arise....

01-16-2015, 06:05 PM	#13
BFella Drives: 16' Supercharged 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 650	I've had mine for about a year now, 13k miles on it, two oil changes and have had no major issues, beside speeding! But I've yet to get a ticket for that, and let's hope it stays that way! These cars are reliable if YOU TAKE CARE OF IT.

01-16-2015, 06:09 PM	#14
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	You also have to take into account, people don't praise their car when it's working great, whoever they will be very quick to complain online when it breaks. All cars break, sure some may have fewer major problems, but honestly major problems these days are fairly un-common. My brother has owned his 2010 over 2 years now and it has almost 70k miles, he has had 0 issues outside normal maintenance. I've had my 2010 for over a year and it's well out of warranty, 44k miles and no issues either. Keep in mind, our 2010s are almost 6 years old now. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)