While driving on the highway or on city streets, the air bag light comes on an dings about every 20 seconds. I am able to stop the ding by pushing the button to disregard the message. It did this for about 2 weeks. It no longer dings but the air bag indicator light continuously stays lit and the "service airbag" light comes on when the car is started. 2011 camaro v6, 100,000 miles
2011 Chevrolet Camaro airbags problems
severe 64 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
7crashes
7injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 64 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 33% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 64 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I bought this car new and has about 85000 miles on it and took it in because of airbag light being on. I was told passenger present sensor needs to be replaced which causes airbag light to remain on when car is moving. This is ridiculous I looked about this claim and there are hundreds of camaros with this exact same issue. This is a $700 replacement and does not sit well with me as I've always…
"service air bag" warning light is on in instrument panel. Dealer has made three attempts to repair by using zip ties on specific electrical connections. Problem has not been resolved. *tr
I originally had trouble with the airbag sensor in 2013. I took it to my local dealer who stated they where unable to duplicate the issue. They reset the sensor and it was fine. Now with the vehicle out of warranty anytime some one sits in the passenger seat the service airbag light turns on and off the whole time I am driving. Most recently it has started turning on and off even when no one is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet camaro. While the contact was driving 35-40 MPH, the rear passenger side quarter panel of his vehicle was struck by a heavy truck. The contact's vehicle spun out of control, struck and ricocheted off a pickup truck, struck and ricocheted off a guardrail, and stopped in the middle of the road. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police…
The passenger's air bag light is on that states the bag is off. Took to dealer and was told the seat sensor needs replaced. Car has 60000 miles. Came on around 52000. Was told that the airbag will not deployed if involved in an accident unless the sensor was replaced. Cost to replace $700.00. Searched and seems to be a problem on this make. Researched NHTSA web site and there are close to 200…
The passenger side air bag works about 50% of the time with an adult passenger in the seat. My wife is normal sized, about 5'6" and 160 lbs. The passenger air bag light will also intermittently show on and then off while driving with a passenger, even when the passenger is making no movements. It was been replicated at the dealer, with more than one passenger, including an employee of the…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro?
It's a meaningful issue. 64 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 45 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 30,000 and 70,158 miles, with the median around 51,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 30,000; a quarter make it past 70,158. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Chevrolet/Camaro.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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