Difference between 2011/2012 Steering Wheel - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SKYFALL · 01-02-2014, 01:27 PM

Anyone know why Chevy changed the Camaro steering wheel in 2012? Personally I thought the 2010/2011 one with the shiny "CAMARO" right in the center was awesome.

nyrfan · 01-02-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SKYFALL

Anyone know why Chevy changed the Camaro steering wheel in 2012? Personally I thought the 2010/2011 one with the shiny "CAMARO" right in the center was awesome.

Comfort I assume (but you know what happens when you assume). While the 10-11 steering wheel did look better IMO, the 12 forward is much more comfortable.

LSXaddict · 01-02-2014, 01:30 PM

The old one wasn't very ergonomic. It looked good but wasn't very functional.

caverman · 01-02-2014, 01:31 PM

Customers were saying the steering wheel controls were too hard to reach. That's what I remember hearing. Personally I think they just went back to a simplified bin part. Probably a cost savings measure.

I'm not a fan of the 2012+ wheel personally but there are plenty on here that like them.

SlingShot · 01-02-2014, 01:32 PM

Comfort for sure, I hate my 2010 compared to the 2012. The 2012 is much fatter and has better shape and the thumb hangers work much better. IMO

fradaj · 01-02-2014, 02:24 PM

I think the 2010-11 wheel looks cooler but I suspect that the 2012-14 wheel is a lot more comfortable to drive with.

scott's45 · 01-02-2014, 02:29 PM

I think it had to do with money. The camaro was the only model using the steering wheel in 10-11. From 12 on, all the Chevrolet cars have the same steering wheel.

NJBourne23 · 01-02-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Comfort for sure, I hate my 2010 compared to the 2012. The 2012 is much fatter and has better shape and the thumb hangers work much better. IMO

I like the wheel on my 2010 but agree that the other newer wheel is more comfortable like the 2013 i drove around.

a.morblu · 01-02-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Customers were saying the steering wheel controls were too hard to reach. That's what I remember hearing. Personally I think they just went back to a simplified bin part. Probably a cost savings measure.

I'm not a fan of the 2012+ wheel personally but there are plenty on here that like them.

I'm not a fan of 2012+ wheel either. It's one of the reasons why I won't upgrade my 11.

davidmk001 · 01-02-2014, 02:58 PM

Aesthetics-wise I prefer the 2010/11. Comfort-wise however, I think the 2012+ takes it. I personally prefer the 2010/11. It just looks cool/unique IMO.

I find that the newer designed one GM uses in some of their other products. (Ie. The Chevy Cruze). Although it is understandable why manufactures would do that to save some cash, keep costs down, I like the idea of the Camaro having something unique.

2SS 2011 · 01-02-2014, 03:32 PM

I love my 2011 steering Wheel comfortable and easy to reach controls.. Not a fan of the 2012's and having it look like every other car in the chevy fleet.. I mean Hell the Corvette steering wheel was the same one that they put in the HHR lol..

davidmk001 · 01-02-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

I love my 2011 steering Wheel comfortable and easy to reach controls.. Not a fan of the 2012's and having it look like every other car in the chevy fleet.. I mean Hell the Corvette steering wheel was the same one that they put in the HHR lol..

LOL ....

ChrisBlair · 01-02-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

I love my 2011 steering Wheel comfortable and easy to reach controls.. Not a fan of the 2012's and having it look like every other car in the chevy fleet.. I mean Hell the Corvette steering wheel was the same one that they put in the HHR lol..

GM has been doing this for well over 40 years. For example, the steering wheel in a 1965 Corvette is the same wheel, with a different center cap and wheel rim material, as a 1970 Buick GS455

The 'comfort' wheel from '70 Vettes is the same wheel as in a '70 GSX, with a different center cap.

You just haven't been paying attention

nevrenz · 01-02-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scott's45

I think it had to do with money. The camaro was the only model using the steering wheel in 10-11. From 12 on, all the Chevrolet cars have the same steering wheel.

I agree with this... I like a unique steering wheel that was made for the car.

and I didn't like the C6 Vettes with the same steering wheel as my dads HHR and our Cobalt..

01-02-2014, 01:27 PM	#1
SKYFALL Drives: 2011 CGM LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 34	Difference between 2011/2012 Steering Wheel Anyone know why Chevy changed the Camaro steering wheel in 2012? Personally I thought the 2010/2011 one with the shiny "CAMARO" right in the center was awesome.

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SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Comfort for sure, I hate my 2010 compared to the 2012. The 2012 is much fatter and has better shape and the thumb hangers work much better. IMO __________________

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scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	I think it had to do with money. The camaro was the only model using the steering wheel in 10-11. From 12 on, all the Chevrolet cars have the same steering wheel. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

01-02-2014, 02:24 PM	#6
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	I think the 2010-11 wheel looks cooler but I suspect that the 2012-14 wheel is a lot more comfortable to drive with.

01-02-2014, 02:58 PM	#10
davidmk001 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 118	Aesthetics-wise I prefer the 2010/11. Comfort-wise however, I think the 2012+ takes it. I personally prefer the 2010/11. It just looks cool/unique IMO. I find that the newer designed one GM uses in some of their other products. (Ie. The Chevy Cruze). Although it is understandable why manufactures would do that to save some cash, keep costs down, I like the idea of the Camaro having something unique.

01-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#11
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	I love my 2011 steering Wheel comfortable and easy to reach controls.. Not a fan of the 2012's and having it look like every other car in the chevy fleet.. I mean Hell the Corvette steering wheel was the same one that they put in the HHR lol..