Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2011 Chevrolet Camaro
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This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 194
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2011: 194 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	3
1983	16
1984	40
1985	48
1986	33
1987	28
1988	17
1989	25
1990	25
1991	87
1992	88
1993	32
1994	158
1995	217
1996	116
1997	69
1998	173
1999	90
2000	76
2001	48
2002	68
2010	295
2011	194
2012	113
2013	187
2014	188
2015	206
2016	141
2017	190
2018	80
2019	53
2020	32
2021	20
2022	14
2023	16
2024	4

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

36% · 69 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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I was driving home and a truck overpassed me on a loose sand area causing me to have to make a sudden brake and my car due to the loose sand and rocks sing around and hit a power pole and the impact to the power pole that was on the corner bounced...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-26

Also filed under Seats

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. While the contact was driving 35-40 MPH, the rear passenger side quarter panel of his vehicle was struck by a heavy truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-03

I was turning right while driving the vehicle and then by mistake the back right tire and wheel hit the curve and that made a little damage to the wheel and the wheel is little bit diagonal. Worst case scenario the bearings is broken.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-15

Also filed under Wheels

Electrical system

15% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHINJURY

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I own a 2011 Camaro ss, I had 2 incidents , both times at a lunch break. Whilie leaving work to go home for lunch , the first incident I went to make a left turn at approx. 15MPH .

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-17

Engine

14% · 28 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

9% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Seats

8% · 15 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2011Complaint volume 194 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-08-25Electrical system14V346000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014.

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.

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2014-12-26Seats14V447000 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...

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.

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2020-02-04Electrical system19E064000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 69 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V346000 · Electrical system
Recall 14V447000 · Seats
Recall 19E064000 · Electrical system

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.