Worst 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 66 | 8 | — | 47,408 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | 3 | 1 | 49,021 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | 1 | — | 48,080 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | 1 | 1 | 57,275 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 3 | — | 21,649 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 41,810 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 42,975 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 15,223 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 29,949 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 34,525 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~879,045 vehicles.
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.
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.
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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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