2011 Chevrolet Camaro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, 4% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
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.
“My car began to over heat causing my vehicle to suddenly lose power. Also caused fogged windshield .. The heater core on the Camaro from 2010 - 2013 are having malfunctions causing the car to overheat and or spill boiling liquid onto your passengers feet, if you were to have a passenger start to scream when this burning liquid were to hit their feet while wearing high heels or sandals you can easily get distracted and lose control of you vehicle from just someone screaming out of now where, there are countless stories on the Camaro forum about these heater cores going bad.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622194, filed 2014-08, 37,000 miles“Vapor began coming in through the air vents, along with a super-sweet smell; this smell was later identified as leaking engine coolant. The front windshield quickly fogged up, beginning on the passenger side, and absolutely would not clear. Using the vehicle's defrost only increased the windshield fogging and severely decreased visibility. Fogging and visibility is worse when the weather is cool or it is raining, and the coolant smell inside the car can make you sick and give you headaches. Fog-free window treatment is ineffective. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695206, filed 2015-03, 45,000 miles“The windshield in my 2011 Camaro appears to have optical distortion which creates a ghosting effect that is very distracting. In particular, at night when there are headlights, tail-lights, traffic lights, road signs, and etcetera it is especially bad. This is even seen with sunlight reflections during daytime driving. The reason I feel it is optical distortion in the windshield is because if I raise my head to the very top portion of the windshield, the optical distortion goes away. I feel this is indicative of an anomaly/defect in the windshield itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436189, filed 2011-11“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving various speeds, there was an odor of coolant inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the heater core failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10965750, filed 2017-03, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 76 MPH, there was a loud noise from the top of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the sun roof was shattered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 30,300. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10532721, filed 2013-07, 30,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 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.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 16% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 14 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 7% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
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.
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