2011 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of that year's total complaints. A related recall (14V346000) covers accidental ignition key knee-knocks; median mileage at failure is 46,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 32
- 16% of 194
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the power steering suddenly cutting off during turns, causing loss of control at both low and higher speeds.
- Convertible top fails to close when the button is pressed, with an electrical switching noise and occasional burning smell from the rear of the car.
- After the ignition key recall repair, owners describe the replacement key hanging lower and striking the knee while driving, which some felt made the hazard worse.
- Owners report parts being unavailable to complete the ignition key recall repair, leaving vehicles waiting for extended periods.
- Some owners describe the vehicle shaking and the gear indicator fluctuating shortly after starting, accompanied by a feeling the car wanted to shut off.
- Passenger airbag warning light and alarm reportedly cycle on and off due to a faulty seat sensor whenever a passenger is seated.
When 2011 Chevrolet Camaro electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 11, 2011, latest Jul 7, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 32 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Camaro, which is 16% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Camaro's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V346000, reported June 20, 2014, covers 2010-2014 Camaros where the driver could accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally turning off the engine. The remedy removes the key blade from the original key/RKE transmitter assembly.
- At what mileage do 2011 Camaro electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Camaro is 46,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 Camaro electrical issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this component and year lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the complaints, with no reported fires.
- How does 2011 compare to other Camaro years for electrical complaints?
- The 2011 Camaro's 16% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2013 (45%), 2014 (54%), and 2015 (55%), but similar to 2010 (18%).