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2011 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Camaro.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is a mid‑sized passenger car built on the same platform that underpins the brand’s performance lineage, powered by a V‑6 engine that requires 6 quarts of 5W‑30 oil for optimal operation. In that model year, the vehicle registered 194 owner complaints, the most significant of which centered on air‑bag issues, and it was subject to three recalls. Compared to the Camaro’s broader reliability record—spanning 1990 to 2023 with a peak of 295 complaints in 2010 and a low of 13 in 2022— the 2011 model sits near the upper end of the complaint spectrum, signaling a period of heightened vigilance for potential buyers and researchers alike.

Model year2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeCAMERO FRONT P245/45ZR20; CAMERO REAR P275/40ZR20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8, 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12690386 alt 12577653
Engine air filter	92196275
Spark plug	12680072 alt 12681660
Battery	88865934 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades	23367644 alt 84589112
Serpentine belt	19208727 alt 12639280
Thermostat	89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter	92234714 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.6 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3748 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2011 2SS RS Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	2SS RS Convertible 6.2L V8	4.70 sec	13.20 sec	426 hp	RWD
2011	2SS RS Convertible 6.2L V8	4.80 sec	13.10 sec	426 hp	RWD
2011	2SS RS Convertible 6.2L V8	4.90 sec	13.40 sec	426 hp	RWD
2011	2SS RS Convertible 6.2L V8	4.90 sec	13.20 sec	426 hp	RWD
2011	2SS RS Convertible 6.2L V8	5.00 sec	13.40 sec	426 hp	RWD
2011	LS Coupe 3.6L V6	6.10 sec	14.50 sec	312 hp	RWD
2010	2SS RS Coupe 6.2L V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	426 hp	RWD
2010	2SS Coupe 6.2L V8	4.60 sec	13.10 sec	400 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, ONLY USE DEXRON in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	ONLY USE DEXRON
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 qt
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	199 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-226 °F
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH RPO L99, LS3 / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH RPO L99, LS3 / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.259 in / 1.102 in / 1.181 in / 0.906 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.259 in / 1.102 in / 1.181 in / 0.906 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

30, STEP 2

90 DEGREES

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 15

11 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 15

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 25,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 model year shows a notable improvement over its 2010 predecessor, with complaints dropping from 295 to 194 while maintaining the same recall count of three, suggesting early production issues were being addressed. Positioned in the initial phase of the fifth generation, 2011 falls within a downward trend of owner complaints that would reach a generational low of 111 in 2012, though technical service bulletins continued climbing to 1,748, indicating ongoing refinements. Air bags generated the highest complaint volume at 53, followed by engine and electrical system concerns, with 15 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints recorded; however, the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. With complaints significantly lower than the launch year and recall activity remaining minimal, 2011 represents a relatively stable entry point in the model's production arc.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1748

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

194

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’10’11’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 194 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags53

Engine16

Electrical System13

Power Train11

Unknown Or Other10

Seats9

Steering7

Structure7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19E064000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 19/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk…

14V346000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 20/06/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1748 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 6 qt Engine oil filter 12690386 Engine air filter 92196275 Spark plug 12680072 Battery 88865934

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Camaro take?

6 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Camaro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.