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NHTSA ODI #11589016
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Camaro years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
510–25K
3725–50K
2950–75K
1775–100K
10100–150K
2150K+
146 reports with mileage · 48 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports2 fire reports11 injury reports
Exterior Lighting complaints
3 reportsAir bags
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAMARO 2SS WITH HID HEADLIGHTS HAVE GOTTEN SO DIM THAT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T LIGHT UP THE ROAD AT ALL. I ONLY USE IT DURING THE DAY. IF I NEED TO GO SOMEWHERE AT NIGHT I HAVE TO USE MY OTHER VEHICLE. I WENT TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS $125.00 TO …
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAMARO 2SS WITH HID HEADLIGHTS HAVE GOTTEN SO DIM THAT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T LIGHT UP THE ROAD AT ALL. I ONLY USE IT DURING THE DAY. IF I NEED TO GO SOMEWHERE AT NIGHT I HAVE TO USE MY OTHER VEHICLE. I WENT TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS $125.00 TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON. I'VE READ ALL OVER THE INTERNET THAT EVERYONE THAT HAS THESE CARS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE LIGHTS SO WE CAN BE SAFE WITHOUT HAVING TO SPEND $1500.00 TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHTS.
I'M A OWNER OF A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO . 65,000 MILES. I ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 15 MONTHS I HAVE CHANGE OUT TIRES TWICE SINCE I HAD IT , I GOT MY CAR FIXED ON 4 TIMES ALREADY ONE BEING SPARK PLUGS , THE CONTAINER THAT HOLDS THE ANTIFREEZE REPLACE, THE BRAKES, AND ALSO THE PART THAT HOLDS THE OIL THAT IS REMOVED DURING OIL CH…
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I'M A OWNER OF A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO . 65,000 MILES. I ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 15 MONTHS I HAVE CHANGE OUT TIRES TWICE SINCE I HAD IT , I GOT MY CAR FIXED ON 4 TIMES ALREADY ONE BEING SPARK PLUGS , THE CONTAINER THAT HOLDS THE ANTIFREEZE REPLACE, THE BRAKES, AND ALSO THE PART THAT HOLDS THE OIL THAT IS REMOVED DURING OIL CHANGE METAL WAS STRIPPED WHEN I WENT FOR MY FIRST OIL CHANGE AND I HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED...IT SLOWS DOWN GOING UP A HEEL AND ALSO WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT ESPECIALLY ON A HEEL. JUST THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING UP A HEEL AND MY BRAKES WOULDN'T PUSH DOWN MY CAR HAD A ELECTRICAL GLITCH THAT MADE MY CLOCK RESTART ...ALSO THERE IS A WEIRD NOISE MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKE FROM DAY 1 WHEN I START DRIVING IT SOUNDS LIKE I'M DRIVING A SMALL HELICOPTER THAT'S ABOUT TO TAKE OFF I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS HOW THOSE CARS SOUND .....IDK WHAT TO BELIEVE I HATE I EVER GOT THIS CAR THE DEALER DONT EVEN WANT THE CAR BACK THEY ONLY OFFERED ME 2,500 FOR THE CAR I PAID 11,000 FOR.I WAS TOLD ITS NOT IN HIGH DEMAND NO ONE WANTS THE CAR....
Official recalls
214V447000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Jul 23, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
14V346000 · Electrical System:ignition
Jun 20, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.