2011 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 194 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (34% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 contact was in distress and assisted in pushing the vehicle into the nearby parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2026
“Gains speed on mild downhills. Request a feature to be called "Brake Saver" on all automatic transmissions. Depressing Brake downshifts if RPMs are low enough to reduce speed (2000-2500RPM, so next gear does not exceed 3600RPM). Taking foot off gas sets coasting maximum speed. If speed rises 5 km/hr 3 mi/hr the transmission downshifts to reduce speed to the speed the foot came off the gas pedal. Especially useful on Semis with Automatic transmissions.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the wave plates had fractured and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2025
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“When someone sits in the passenger seat the airbag light/alarm goes on and off. My mechanic said I would need to take it to the dealer. I called dealer and they would need to diagnose if it is the seat belt or the seat weight sensor. Can cost upwards of $900. I just can't afford that. They should recall since I've researched so many complaints on this issue.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2024
“The fuel system on the 2011 Chevy Camaro leaks due to faulty fuel system equipment exactly identical to Recall Number: N192271870 / NHTSA 19V667.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2024
“I was driving down the freeway when I suddenly heard a knock coming from the motor. The engine blew a rod almost immediately. Parts and debris started shot out of the bottom of the vehicle. The debris hit my tires, causing me to swerve. I was ultimately able to maintain control of the vehicle and get off the freeway. My vehicle had to be towed.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2023
“When shifting the vehicle from 1st gear to second gear, the vehicle makes a grinding noise and struggles to go into gear. It seems to happen more often when trying to shift it when it is at a higher gear. All the other gears seem to never have a problem shifting.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2021
“Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed him that there was a fuel leak in the gas tank. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2021
“While driving on a rural road, approx. 55 mph, twice my driver side electric seat started to move forward and up by itself. It will now only move up and forward not backward. The seat is now in a position while driving to high to see safely and forward where my foot is now pushing on the gas causing unsafe conditions. Since that day (1/18/2021) googling the internet I see a safety recall back in 2014 for this same safety issue and can happen all by itself. Can I take it in to be fixed without cost to me ?”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2021
“Vehicle was stationary when the driver side seat went into a upright position and I typically keep my seat slightly reclined due to my bad back/left leg. I can move my seat forward position, backward position, upright position etc... But for some reason my seat want go into recline position very difficult to drive with the seat in the upright position. To my knowledge there is a recall on this particular problem back in 2014 and my car is a 2011 chevrolet camaro lt coupe. Can I still take my vehicle to a local chevrolet dealer and have this issue taken care of at "no expense to me.”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA has 194 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The most complained-about area is air bags (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Camaro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 44,495 miles or less.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.