2014 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 101 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, 54% of all 188 complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Camaro model year in this dataset. A related recall (14V346000) covers accidental ignition key contact that can shut off the engine and disable power steering and airbags.
- Electrical System complaints
- 101
- 54% of 188
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 46,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles caught fire or produced smoke and burning odors from the console or wiring while parked or after starting the stereo.
- Engine and electrical systems shut down suddenly while turning or driving in traffic, cutting power steering and dash lights.
- Stereo and infotainment systems failed intermittently, with popping noises, burning smells, or complete loss of audio and speaker function.
- Recall repairs for the ignition key issue were reported as delayed due to unavailable parts, leaving affected cars unrepaired.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a rollover crash, filed under a separate but related electrical/safety complaint.
When 2014 Chevrolet Camaro electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2014, latest Jan 24, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 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 complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 101 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Camaro, making up 54% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Camaro's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V346000, reported June 20, 2014, covers 2010-2014 Camaros where a driver's knee can accidentally hit the ignition key, unintentionally shutting off the engine and disabling power steering, brakes, and airbags.
- What is the median mileage when these electrical failures happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 46,250 miles at the time of failure for electrical complaints on the 2014 Camaro.
- Were there any fires or crashes linked to the electrical system?
- NHTSA records 3 fires, 3 crashes, and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Camaro.
- How does 2014 compare to other Camaro years for electrical complaints?
- The 2014 Camaro's 54% share of electrical complaints is close to 2015's 55%, both higher than every other model year in the dataset, including 2010 at 18% and 2017 at 14%.