2011 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.

20102012
Complaints
258
Crashes
26
Fires
2
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#166 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:47,408 mi
Crash-related:8
#227 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:49,021 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#326 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:48,080 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.

Airbags
66
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
47,408
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,021
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,080
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,275
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
21,649
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,810
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,975
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,223
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,949
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,525
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~879,045 vehicles.

14V447000Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
~414,333 affected

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.

14V346000Electrical System:ignition
~464,712 affected

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.

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2011 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has 258 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 66 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
Top reported problems: Airbags (66 complaints, avg 47,408 mi); Engine Problems (27 complaints, avg 49,021 mi); Electrical Faults (26 complaints, avg 48,080 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,864 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro include 26 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 879,045 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Camaro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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