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2011 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

Airbags
64
Electrical
24
Engine
20
Powertrain
15
Other
14
Steering
14
Seats
9
Structure
7
Tires
7
Visibility
4
Lights
3
Speed Control
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 13, 2023ENGINEI was driving down the freeway when I suddenly heard a knock coming from the motor. The engine blew ...
Apr 17, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NO...
Nov 10, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVE...
Sep 15, 2018ENGINETHE TIMING CHAIN ON MY CAMARO 3.6L WAS STRETCHED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH AND STALL OUT WHILE...
May 24, 2017ENGINE78000 MILES, TIMING CHAIN ISSUE, SPUN ROD BEARINGS, AND LOW COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE. OIL AND MAIN...
Mar 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ...
Nov 3, 2016ENGINEI WENT OUT TO MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED OIL I NEVER DRIVE THIS CAR HARD IT IS BABIES AS WE SHOW IT SO ...
Oct 11, 2015ENGINEI HAVE A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO WITH A 3.6 ENGINE. THE TIMING CHAINS ON THIS MOTOR ARE KNOWN TO STR...
Aug 3, 2015ENGINE2011 V8 6 SPEED 13,800 MILES I AM ALWAYS SMELLING RADIATOR FLUID VERY STRONG
Jan 28, 2015ENGINEI HAVE A 2011 CHEVY CAMARO WITH 68K ON IT, RECENTLY THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT AND I THINK IT IS TO SO...
Jan 6, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNI...
Dec 23, 2014ENGINEI'M WRITING, BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE CHEVY CAMARO MAY POSSIBLY HAVE SOME FAULTY PARTS. TODAY THERE WAS...
Jun 3, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAC STARTED TO BLOW OUT REALLY COLD AIR (COULD SEE THE COLD AIR COMING OUT) AND WOULD HEAR THE COMPRE...
Jan 30, 2014ENGINEWHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH MY CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SAFELY...
Jan 1, 2013ENGINEHAVING ISSUES WITH CAR MAINTAINING OIL LEVELS. 1ST INSTANCE DID OIL CONSUMPTION THEN FOUND IT WAS L...
Jun 27, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, T...
Apr 16, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE ROARED ABNORMALLY L...
Nov 5, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE IGNITION THE ENGI...
May 10, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 35...
May 5, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 CAMARO RS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE POWER TRAIN DISENGAGED MOM...

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