NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
99 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jan 1, 2019
Electrical SystemPower Train
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION. ENGINE TURNS OFF, BUT KEY WON'T COME OUT OF IGNITION. HAPPENS OFTEN. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T GET IT TO REPLICATE. I'VE NOTICE IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, BUT ALSO OCCURS ON A FLAT SURFACE, LIKE IN MY GARAGE. REMEDY I'VE BEEN TOLD BY DEALER IS THE…
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KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION. ENGINE TURNS OFF, BUT KEY WON'T COME OUT OF IGNITION. HAPPENS OFTEN. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T GET IT TO REPLICATE. I'VE NOTICE IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, BUT ALSO OCCURS ON A FLAT SURFACE, LIKE IN MY GARAGE. REMEDY I'VE BEEN TOLD BY DEALER IS THE TAKE THE CAR BACK OUT OF PARK AND SLAM IT BACK INTO PARK. IT DOES WORK, SOMETIMES AFTER A THREE TRIES. JUST SEEMS LIKE I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ABUSE THE SHIFTER TO RELEASE THE KEY.
NHTSA ODI #11164344
60,000 miles · Dec 31, 2018
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SIR WALTER CHEVROLET (8501 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27612, (919) 787-3700) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SIR WALTER CHEVROLET (8501 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27612, (919) 787-3700) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #11164287
42,000 miles · Nov 23, 2018
Electrical System
RADIO PLAYS THEN MAKES A LOUD POP. ALSO BLINKS REPEATEDLY. USING BLINKERS OR BRAKES AT TIMES WILL CAUSE RADIO TO POP LOUDLY THEN GO OFF COMPLETELY. RADIO WILL NOT COME BACK ON UNLESS YOU STOP AND TURN OFF IGNITION AND RESTART. RADIO MAY WORK FOR 30 SECONDS OR 30 MINUTES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU USEBLINKER THE SOUND WILL COME THROUGH…
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RADIO PLAYS THEN MAKES A LOUD POP. ALSO BLINKS REPEATEDLY. USING BLINKERS OR BRAKES AT TIMES WILL CAUSE RADIO TO POP LOUDLY THEN GO OFF COMPLETELY. RADIO WILL NOT COME BACK ON UNLESS YOU STOP AND TURN OFF IGNITION AND RESTART. RADIO MAY WORK FOR 30 SECONDS OR 30 MINUTES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU USEBLINKER THE SOUND WILL COME THROUGH THE RADIO LOUDLY AND WILL NOT STOP UNLESS YOU TURN THE CAR OFF. I CANNOT TURN RADIO OFF WHEN ANY OF THIS IS HAPPENING. ON VARIOUS FORUMS I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS FROM MANY USERS OF THIS SAME THING HAPPENING TO THEIR CAMEROS. THERE ARE YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOWING SUPPOSED FIXES SO THIS PROBLEM HAS AFFECTED MANY. A RADIO SHOULD LAST. I'VE SEEN REPORTS OF REPLACING RADIO WITH FACTORY PARTS AND IT HAPPEN I G AGAIN. I SAY THIS IS ELECTRICAL BECAUSE RADIO ACTING UP IS AFFECTING OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR, BLINKERS, BRAKES ETC. THIS ALL WILL HAPPEN IF CAR IS BEING DRIVEN OR STILL. IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I USE MY CAR. THIS STARTED AROUND JUNE 2018
NHTSA ODI #11153355
21,000 miles · Oct 10, 2018
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V346000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK HENDRICK CITY CHEVROLET (980-242-5621, LOCATED AT 5101 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212) WHERE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V346000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK HENDRICK CITY CHEVROLET (980-242-5621, LOCATED AT 5101 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE NEW KEY NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE TECHNICIAN SPRAYED THE KEY AND THE IGNITION WITH A LUBRICANT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ESCALATED THE FAILURE TO A SENIOR OFFICIAL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
NHTSA ODI #11139550
23,000 miles · Aug 6, 2018
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND BACK TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE IT EVENTUALLY CAME OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND BACK TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE IT EVENTUALLY CAME OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.
NHTSA ODI #11115901
70,000 miles · Jul 18, 2018
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF 3 TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WHEN SWITCHING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. I WAS FORCED TO CYCLE THE IGNITION , PUT THE CAR IN PARK , AND RES-START THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY MIND BECAUSE I THOUGH THE KEYFOB RECALL WAS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS WASNT THE CASE …
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WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF 3 TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WHEN SWITCHING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. I WAS FORCED TO CYCLE THE IGNITION , PUT THE CAR IN PARK , AND RES-START THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY MIND BECAUSE I THOUGH THE KEYFOB RECALL WAS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS WASNT THE CASE AND MY 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO AUTOMATIC 6CY SHUT OFF 3 DIFFERENT TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WHEN ACCELERATING.
NHTSA ODI #11112176
45,000 miles · May 23, 2018
Electrical System
PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE WITH 2013 AND 2014 CAMAROS. THE RADIO SYSTEM SHORTS AFTER 20000 MILES. MULTIPLE CONSUMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SYSTEM AS IT IS A 2000 DOLLAR OR MORE REPAIR WITH THE DEALERSHIPS
NHTSA ODI #11097689
21,300 miles · Apr 10, 2018
Electrical System
THIS PROBLEM I AM HAVING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, DURING WINTERS THE HEATER WONT TURN ON, THE ONLY WAY TO START IT IS PUT THE BLOWER ON WINDSCREEN AND TURN UP THE BLOWER TO MAX THAN IT WILL START. I COMPLAINED IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY DIDNT FIND ANYTHING, I MADE A VIDEO JUST FOR RECORD TOO. ALSO IT MAKES TICK TICK SOUN…
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THIS PROBLEM I AM HAVING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, DURING WINTERS THE HEATER WONT TURN ON, THE ONLY WAY TO START IT IS PUT THE BLOWER ON WINDSCREEN AND TURN UP THE BLOWER TO MAX THAN IT WILL START. I COMPLAINED IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY DIDNT FIND ANYTHING, I MADE A VIDEO JUST FOR RECORD TOO. ALSO IT MAKES TICK TICK SOUND SPECIALLY IN MORNING WHEN YOU PRESS BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI #11084280
32,500 miles · Feb 24, 2018
Electrical System
WHEN I SHIFT FROM DRIVE OR ANY OTHER POSITION AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME WHEN I SHIFT TO PARK I AM NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE STEARING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK. MOST OF THE TIME IF I TURN THE KEY TO ON TAKE THE SHIFFER OUT OF PARK AN PUT IT BACK IN PARK IT MAY ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE KEY O…
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WHEN I SHIFT FROM DRIVE OR ANY OTHER POSITION AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME WHEN I SHIFT TO PARK I AM NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE STEARING WHEEL COLUMN LOCK. MOST OF THE TIME IF I TURN THE KEY TO ON TAKE THE SHIFFER OUT OF PARK AN PUT IT BACK IN PARK IT MAY ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT. SO FAR WHEN I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT IT HAS BEEN AT HOME. MY BIG CONCERN IS THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT WHEN I AM AWAY FROM THE HOUSE. VERY EASY TO STEAL A CAR WITH A KEY IN THE LOCK. THE CAR IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
NHTSA ODI #11074656
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2018
Electrical System
WHILE OPERATING THE STEREO IT MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND TURNS OFF AND BACK ON. WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THERE IS NO SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BUT THE HEAD UNIT IS STILL ON. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON RESTORES THE SOUND BUT IT JUST GOES BACK OUT. I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND ALL THE DEALERSHIPS SAY IF TO REPLACE T…
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WHILE OPERATING THE STEREO IT MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND TURNS OFF AND BACK ON. WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THERE IS NO SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BUT THE HEAD UNIT IS STILL ON. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON RESTORES THE SOUND BUT IT JUST GOES BACK OUT. I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND ALL THE DEALERSHIPS SAY IF TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEAD UNIT.
NHTSA ODI #11067141
Official recalls
3Jul 2, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Jun 20, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Sep 26, 2013
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗