IllustrationSERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG, WOULD NOT GO OFF. AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON.
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
What owners actually said
194 reportsTHIS MY THIRD TIME REPAIR EVERY YEAR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED AND WOULD NOT PULL UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERMAN CHEVROLET OF TAMPA (813-623-2411, LOCATED AT 9751 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED AND WOULD NOT PULL UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERMAN CHEVROLET OF TAMPA (813-623-2411, LOCATED AT 9751 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
AIRBAG SYSTEM NOT WORKING, DEALER SAID IT COULD BE A SENSOR THAT WOULD COST OVER $600.00 TO REPLACE. IT WILL COME ON SOMETIMES AND WORK FOR A FEW MOMENTS THEN THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JONES CHEVROLET (1230 BROAD ST, SUMTER, SC 29150, (803) 720-9917) TO HAVE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT REPAIRED. THE SEAT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION AND REMAINED STUCK IN A FORWARD POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JONES CHEVROLET (1230 BROAD ST, SUMTER, SC 29150, (803) 720-9917) TO HAVE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT REPAIRED. THE SEAT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION AND REMAINED STUCK IN A FORWARD POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
TAKATA RECALL INTERMITTENT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT 1ST TIME SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON CAR ONLY HAD ABOUT 8K MILE DEALER FIX WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION 2ND TIME SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT OFF. 3RD TIME WAS ABOUT 3YRS AFTER 2ND INCIDENCE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DEALER FIX R&R SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY. $420.00 LABOR $425.0…
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TAKATA RECALL INTERMITTENT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT 1ST TIME SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON CAR ONLY HAD ABOUT 8K MILE DEALER FIX WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION 2ND TIME SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT OFF. 3RD TIME WAS ABOUT 3YRS AFTER 2ND INCIDENCE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DEALER FIX R&R SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY. $420.00 LABOR $425.00 PARTS TOTAL $907.13.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY SEEMS LIKE IT WILL GO INTO 2ND GEAR, BUT DOES NOT ACTUALLY ENGAGE. PROBLEM SEEMS RELATIVELY RANDOM.
THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL HAS A REALLY FUNNY FEEL WHEN TURNING LEFT IT DONT FEEL RIGHT.?MY TIRE SENCORS ARE NOT WORKING ON THE DASH JUST 1 TIRE WORKS AND TELLS ME THE AIR PRESURE SINCE I HAD THE CAR IN 2017?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" AND "CAR OVERHEATING TURN OFF ENGINE" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRYNER CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1750 THE FAIRWAY, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046, (215) 402-7267) TO BE DIAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" AND "CAR OVERHEATING TURN OFF ENGINE" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRYNER CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1750 THE FAIRWAY, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046, (215) 402-7267) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN, THE MECHANIC WOULD BE UNABLE TO OFFER A REPAIR. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,416. *JS
TOP SEAL ON THE RACK & PINION STARTED LEAKING. REPLACED THE SEAL TWICE THEN REPLACED THE RACK & PINION & POWER STEERING PUMP. THEN THE RETURN HOSE BLEW OFF WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE COOLER. PUT THE HOSE BACK ON WITH A BETTER CLAMP AND THEN THE HOSE FAILED. THE HOSE WAS JUST REPLACED & JUST WAITING FOR THE NEW POWER STEERING ISSUE…
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TOP SEAL ON THE RACK & PINION STARTED LEAKING. REPLACED THE SEAL TWICE THEN REPLACED THE RACK & PINION & POWER STEERING PUMP. THEN THE RETURN HOSE BLEW OFF WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE COOLER. PUT THE HOSE BACK ON WITH A BETTER CLAMP AND THEN THE HOSE FAILED. THE HOSE WAS JUST REPLACED & JUST WAITING FOR THE NEW POWER STEERING ISSUE.
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.