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2011 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

93/100

#2 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has 194 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 93 out of 100 — #2 highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (69 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 2 fires, and 11 injuries.

Complaints
194
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
15 / 2
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 27 hwy

Top 2011 Chevy Camaro problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags69 (36%)
  2. Engine37 (19%)
  3. Electrical System32 (16%)
  4. Structure & Body24 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain18 (9%)
  6. Other17 (9%)
  7. Brakes15 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (8%)
  9. Steering14 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers6 (3%)
2011 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per quarter182010 Q42012 Q32014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q32021 Q22025 Q1
258 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (18).

2011 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V447000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body414,333 vehicles

    Seats:front assembly:power adjust

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 14V346000Jun 20, 2014Electrical System464,712 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2011 compared with other Camaro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid100295220
2011Avoid93194220
2012Caution57113419
2013Caution64187319

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ranks #2 of 15 among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 93/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 194 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (69 complaints), engine (37 complaints), and electrical system (32 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2014, covering structure & body and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA rates the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.