2011 Chevrolet Camaro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, 5% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After having been replaced under warranty, the convertible top suddenly came a lose at the mounting points behind the side windows. It was as if a parachute, or a drag chute opened. This startled the driver into steering sharply towards the shoulder, causing the car to spin out and resulted in a neck pain in the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10525995, filed 2013-07, 6,300 miles“Vehicle was purchased not knowing there was a problem with the convertible tops. Top started coming in a whole so took to dealership and would not fix. Filed a complaint with GM they put a new top on it then had to have new frame because it was bent picked up last week and now top has pulled away from windows after top had been on car less than a week. If we were to be in a wreck back passenger's arm could go out opening and be cut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522439, filed 2013-06, 36,009 miles“5-26-2012: convertible top support broke. Fixed by dealer. Now severe other issues with convertible top, including but not limited to the car floors flooding when it rains, wind noise from the rear quarter glass, and severe rub marks from the structural top assembly. Car has been out of service for 69 days and at the dealership for over 44 days. It is still at the dealership. Gm/Chevrolet has been negligent in the handling of the repairs, along with the complete improper design of the top assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473622, filed 2012-09, 7,500 miles“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 the front end and to the engine also I never received a recall notice I did not find out about the recall until I looked up on the internet what may have happened also my air bags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10702331, filed 2015-03“1.convertible in the shop over 45 days. 2.cables from top showing on driver and passenger side above windows. 3.cable prohibits opening passenger door/makes opening driver door tough. 4.exhaust rattles incessantly. 5. Had 2 broken bows on top at 1st. 6. Original top had a hole in it. 7. New top and 2 bows replaced. New top had wear marks in various places ? When we got it back, and getting more thread bare each day. Marks were on it the day we got it back. 8. Other convertible owners state their wear went through all the way to the rivets. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428089, filed 2011-09Related service bulletins
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10244327Oct 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on diagnosing and repairing a side window glass not clearing the molding when indexing down during door opening.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 6 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 17 | 12% |
| 1993 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 9 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 8 | 17% |
| 1984 | 4 | 10% |
| 1983 | 7 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
69 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology