2011 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

28Engine complaints

14.4%Of all 194 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS66 · 34%

ENGINE28 · 14.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27 · 13.9%

Unspecified / other17 · 8.8%

SEATS15 · 7.7%

Share of the 194 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO WITH A 3.6 ENGINE. THE TIMING CHAINS ON THIS MOTOR ARE KNOWN TO STRETCH WHICH MESSES UP THE EMISSIONS…”NHTSA complaint 10852041 — filed 03/28/2016

“2011 V8 6 SPEED 13,800 MILES I AM ALWAYS SMELLING RADIATOR FLUID VERY STRONG”NHTSA complaint 10787852 — filed 11/02/2015

“I WAS GOING TO WORK AS I CAME DOWN THE OFF RAMP I LOST ALL POWER AND HIT A POLE THERE WAS MASSIVE DAMAGE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10702331 — filed 03/28/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro: 28 of 194 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro have in total?

194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.