general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

23 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro based on all problems reported for the 2011 Camaro.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2023

Car has new engine and transmission everything is new and well maintained, p2138 pops up throttle quits working causing me to almost wreck into another vehicle, I was stuck in traffic 1 hour waiting for a tow truck, 7 shops have worked on the issue and replaced every part including all the technical service bulletins provided here on the site and car is still doing the same thing. The electric system in the car is prone to these issue as is the ecm . Now it's either sell the car to someone with it being unsafe or spend another couple grand hoping to get it repaired. Chevys drive by wire system is a known issue with these cars yet no recall, why, why not recall and repair the issue or is our safety not a issue.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2021

While driving on a rural road, approx. 55 mph, twice my driver side electric seat started to move forward and up by itself. It will now only move up and forward not backward. The seat is now in a position while driving to high to see safely and forward where my foot is now pushing on the gas causing unsafe conditions. Since that day (1/18/2021) googling the internet I see a safety recall back in 2014 for this same safety issue and can happen all by itself. Can I take it in to be fixed without cost to me ?.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2020

On August 18th 2020. I was interested in buying this 2011 Camaro from ts auto sales in orlando florida. The salesman name is sami. I asked him if there was any extensive damage to the vehicle? he said the driver side was hit and it was replaced. I asked him if there was anything else? he said no. After I purchased the vehicle. I later found out, that he was not being truthful with me. I looked the vehicle up, and found that the air bags had been deployed. Which is a major safety violation. I also asked him why the battery was being drained. He said it just need to be charged. I took the car to a steve's auto electric in clermont florida. The technician told me that the air bags needed to be replaced. At the cost of $3,500. This is a rebuild able title. You can not get this vehicle inspected if all of the repairs are not done, and you must have receipts for every part that was repaired, or replaced. This is a very unsafe vehicle. To my understanding. It's the responsibility of the dealership to make any major repairs before selling a vehicle.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2019

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 . As I began the left turn unknowingly my car shut off power steering locked up and I slammed into curb and ended up on the landscape. The second time the exact thing but at a higher speed aprox. 45mph. At the bottom of the vincent thomas bridge heading west as I approach to bear left to gaffey st my vehicle did the same exact thing, meaning that the engine shutdown and steering wheel locked sending me into a k rail. , knocking me unconscious ,the vehicle stopped 150 ft after impact. My vehicle was totaled.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2018

I have got alot of sensors going out at one time . Now the car is over heating and fans and fuilds are good . Nothing is showing on a computer for a code!.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2018

Loss of air conditioning started blowing hot air going down hwy came home turned car off went back out cranked started blowing cold again. Went on line air conditioning recall 2011 Camaro bcm needed re programed.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2018

I brought brand new 2011 from chevy paul conte in freeport long island. Since 2012 I was get big leak from the convertible roof that was leak it in car behind passenger seat. I complaint 5 different occasions and chevy would say their nothing wrong. So I decided get extend after market warranty after factory warranty ran out. When 1st thing happen to chevy I include leak roof. Do you know they found problem in one hour. I still have all paper work for everything. Said they couldnt cover it. Which their not surpose. But show chevy lieing game. I told owner ken and all my paper work. The manager was upset and give ken some problem til ken owner broke it down to him. Manger claim I'm get free work done mean while it should cover under warranty. They claim to fix never get leak water in car no more. But did notice I hear water ocean when going up the hill. Than one day 4 months ago while driving car just cut off. I didnt know what to do call my guy. He cut the battery but that the truck was wet. In back of my trunk. He said you haven't noticed he said you see water mark's. I was shock. He open my truck to see battery. And entire battery was sitting water for real. I was hurt and angry cause should be going threw this. I been have problems with this convertible since I brought this car brand new. I also have video and pics.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact started the ignition and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jim causley Buick GMC truck, 38111 s gratiot Ave, clinton, mi 48036) where it was diagnosed that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The canister was infested with spiders and spider webs that blocked the flow of fuel fumes, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and were familiar with the failure. No additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,000.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving various speeds, there was an odor of coolant inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the heater core failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Stationed vehicle knee too close to key ignition causing vehicle to turn off.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

Passenger seat airbag sensor chimes and says service airbag, and is off when someone sits in it or weight of some kind is put on the seat.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2011 Chevrolet Camaro consumer is not satisfied with recall repairs the consumer stated she thought the issue was the ignition. However, when the vehicle was returned to her, she noticed the key fobs were broken and an additional key was added, which was very annoying and hanging on her knee. The consumer stated the remedy was a cheap fix.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Passenger air bag light and alarm sounding. Passenger seat air bag sensor went bad. When a passenger sits in the seat the senor light and alarm go off and indicate that the passenger air bag has been turned off. The senor and alarm continue to go off and on while driving, turning the air bag off and on throughout the time the passenger is in the seat.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Brought my Camaro to dealership for recall 14294, ignition key problem. The solution of removing the blade from the "flip" key and adding a separate key creates a worse problem. One, it weighs more defeating the recall concern and two hangs lower increasing the probability of hitting your knee, again defeating the reason for the recall and adding a potential medical concern. And we would be receiving an inferior design to what I bought. I told them to change it back because of the above flaws. Since they still sell the cars with the "flip" key, why cant they just replace the keys complete and not just band aid the problem. I broke the blade of the "flip" key on my 2011 equinox and couldn't just replace the blade. . . . A new key had to be ordered and both keys reprogrammed at the cost of $140. Bottom line is they should replace defective material with something equal or better. As consumers we should not be penalized for their design mistake. . . . Especially twice!.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 14v34600(electrical system). The contact stated the manufacturer's remedy suggestion was inefficient he does not agree with the recommended adjusting of the driver seat and the addition of a heavy key fob the contact stated the weight of the key fob placed on the right knee might cause medical concerns. The contact communicated to the dealer the concern of the recall remedy suggestion. The contact stated he will not have the vehicle remedy per the recall notification. The manufacturer was notified about the the recall remedy suggestion inefficiencies. Lb.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet camero. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system) had exceeded the reasonable on time for notification of this recall. The dealer was not made wear of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure. Az.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet camero. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system) had exceeded the reasonable on time for notification of this recall. The dealer was not made wear of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure. Az.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2014

I got in, I started my car at 5:30am, all ways normal. I put it in reverse got out of my driveway, then put it in drive and the car started shaking. I pressed the gas a little and I seamed like the car wanted to turn off and the gear gauge was going up and down and still shaking. I stopped put it in park, turned off the car, waited for a few minutes, then turned the car back on, the car was still shaking, then the check engine light came on. I had to drive to work. It was about 18 minutes away, the whole way there the car was still shaking, check engine light was still on, and it felt like the car didnt have any muscle to it and wanted to die while driving.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet camero. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled as the signal lights flashed, the radio failed and the speedometer failed. Additional, the steering wheel veered to the right independently and the vehicle jerk violently. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned as normal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Jb.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact that stated that upon starting the vehicle the service air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure would happen intermittently at first, but now the service air bag warning light remains on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Wh.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2011

Chevy Camaro convertible top does not work when the button is pushed. Something in the computer disables the top and does not allow it to close from an open postition, there is a eletrical switching sound that comes from the rear of the car and sometimes smells like an electrical fire.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2011

While driving my 2011 Camaro rs the engine warning light came on then the power train disengaged momentarily all warning lights and esc failed. The auto transmision would not shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear and the steering became unstable. Warning bells and door locks went off. This car is unsafe to drive and has been returned to the dealer. Despite three times to repair the esc, the car continues to fail.


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