2011 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 4th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (69 complaints, 36%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 194owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 69 | 36% | 48,000 | “air bag” (46%) | $970 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 15% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 14% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 9% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 8% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 7% | 12,398 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 5% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | 13,218 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4% | 47,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% | 12,998 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% | 20,988 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 58,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle failed to restart as intended, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. A police officer noticed that…
The fuel system on the 2011 Chevy Camaro leaks due to faulty fuel system equipment exactly identical to Recall Number: N192271870 / NHTSA 19V667.
they still havent replaced my airbag yet why is this even posable14 years yes 14 years to replace a national recall very unexctable get on them
I was driving home and a truck overpassed me on a loose sand area causing me to have to make a sudden brake and my car due to the loose sand and rocks sing around and hit a power pole and the impact to the power pole that was on the corner bounced me car back and my car did a flip and it landed on…
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Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 69 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.