How common are engine problems in the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?

NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints for the 2011 Camaro, which is 19% of all 194 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro engine?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Camaro engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 40,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Camaro engine issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this model year's overall complaints (not limited to engine) shows 4 crashes and 1 fire, with 2 injuries reported.

How does the 2011 Camaro compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2011 Camaro's 19% engine complaint share is lower than the 2010 model's 32%, but higher than the 2013 model's 11%.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 37 of 194 total complaints (19%) for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 37; 19% of 194
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report loss of engine power and stalling while decelerating, including one case where the throttle body positioner failed near 40,000 miles.
Some describe excessive rattling and shaking between 35-55 mph that dealers could not duplicate or diagnose.
Multiple owners report abnormal engine knocking noise combined with an inability to accelerate past 35 mph.
Several complaints describe unusually loud engine roar with unexplained RPM increases that dealers were unable to diagnose.
Owners report chronic oil consumption problems traced to leaking engine seals and plugs, requiring repeated top engine cleaning at the dealer.
One complaint describes sudden loss of engine power while driving that led to a crash after coming down an off-ramp.

When 2011 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2011, latest Jul 7, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201093 (32%)
201137 (19%)
201228 (25%)
201321 (11%)
201425 (13%)
201530 (15%)
201627 (19%)
201728 (15%)
201815 (19%)
20197 (13%)
20208 (26%)
20214 (22%)
20224 (31%)
20236 (40%)
20243 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?: NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints for the 2011 Camaro, which is 19% of all 194 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro engine?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Camaro engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 40,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Camaro engine issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this model year's overall complaints (not limited to engine) shows 4 crashes and 1 fire, with 2 injuries reported.
How does the 2011 Camaro compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2011 Camaro's 19% engine complaint share is lower than the 2010 model's 32%, but higher than the 2013 model's 11%.