2011 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · KY

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

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Engine · AZ

I was driving down the freeway when I suddenly heard a knock coming from the motor. The engine blew a rod almost immediately. Parts and debris started shot out of the bottom of the vehicle. The debris hit my tires, causing me to swerve. I was ultimately able to maintain control of the vehicle and get off the freeway. My vehicle had to be towed.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 29,300 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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

Filed Jan 5, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 82,000 miles · OK

The steering wheel always shakes and grinds. The brakes squeal for no reason. The engine makes a loud noise and sounds louder at running now, I hade it looked at and they said nothing is wrong there is something wrong it uses way to much gas and it makes to many noises. The engine just does not sound good and it makes a loud grounding noise.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Engine · 53,000 miles · CA

The timing chain on my camaro 3.6l was stretched causing the engine to run rough and stall out while driving. The dealership was well aware of the issue based on a service alert from the manufacture. The vehicle had 53000 miles and was repaired at my cost for a know manufacturer defect. Had to get the vehicle repaired for safety because it was unsafe to drive. I believe general motors is issuing recalls for this same engine but on other models.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Engine · 79,136 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bridgewater chevrolet (located at 1548 us-22, bridgewater township, nj 08807, (732) 226-7264) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side valve lifter, valve lifter, head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, exhaust gasket, and bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 79,136.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 70,158 miles · MN

Service passenger air bag, would not go off. And check engine light keep coming on.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Engine · 73,416 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and the "engine power reduced" and "car overheating turn off engine" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bryner chevrolet (located at 1750 the fairway, jenkintown, pa 19046, (215) 402-7267) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to reproduce the failure. The contact was informed that until the check engine indicator illuminated again, the mechanic would be unable to offer a repair. After several days, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact was also informed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,416.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · NY

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.