The Lemon Index2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is better than average by owner complaints: 78 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 76, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 194 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 68K miles on the car (146 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 23K–70K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 19K–81K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 29K–75K miles
Recalls 3
- electrical 2019
GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies.
- seats 2014
In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
- electrical 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1749 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Intermittent clutch pedal low or sticks to the floor
- There may be a leak from the transmission
- When making low speed turns there may be a chatter noise from the rear of the vehicle
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
2011 Chevrolet Camaro consumer is not satisfied with recall repairs
2011 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 10653348
More owner reports
The air bag sensor in the passenger seat does not work all the time very erratic!
NHTSA complaint 10411291
The airbag light came on intermittently, and now, stays on all the time. I don't know if the airbags will deploy in an accident.
NHTSA complaint 10631446
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 76; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (32%), electrical (15%) and transmission & drivetrain (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,400 and 68,200 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 146 complaints.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works