Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Electrical system recall
Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Safety recall
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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Electrical system recall
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.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
48
Most reports here involve transmission slipping. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle failed to restart as intended, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. A police officer noticed that the contact was in distress and assisted in pushing the vehicle into the nearby parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748772 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
17
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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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
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11507321 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
2
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
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I'M A OWNER OF A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO . 65,000 MILES. I ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 15 MONTHS I HAVE CHANGE OUT TIRES TWICE SINCE I HAD IT , I GOT MY CAR FIXED ON 4 TIMES ALREADY ONE BEING SPARK PLUGS , THE CONTAINER THAT HOLDS THE ANTIFREEZE REPLACE, THE BRAKES, AND ALSO THE PART THAT HOLDS THE OIL THAT IS REMOVED DURING OIL CHANGE METAL WAS STRIPPED WHEN I WENT FOR MY FIRST OIL CHANGE AND I HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED...IT SLOWS DOWN GOING UP A HEEL AND ALSO WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT ESPECIALLY ON A HEEL. JUST THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING UP A HEEL AND MY BRAKES WOULDN'T PUSH DOWN MY CAR HAD A ELECTRICAL GLITCH THAT MADE MY CLOCK RESTART ...ALSO THERE IS A WEIRD NOISE MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKE FROM DAY 1 WHEN I START DRIVING IT SOUNDS LIKE I'M DRIVING A SMALL HELICOPTER THAT'S ABOUT TO TAKE OFF I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS HOW THOSE CARS SOUND .....IDK WHAT TO BELIEVE I HATE I EVER GOT THIS CAR THE DEALER DONT EVEN WANT THE CAR BACK THEY ONLY OFFERED ME 2,500 FOR THE CAR I PAID 11,000 FOR.I WAS TOLD ITS NOT IN HIGH DEMAND NO ONE WANTS THE CAR....
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10876284 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
22
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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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
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11309577 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
67
Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 7 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11685964 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
9
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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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.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11132437 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
29
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11663937 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2011 has 194 complaints on file, fewer than the 2010 (295) and more than the 2012 (113). Of the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Camaro we cover, the 2010 has the most (295). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.