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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the electrical (53% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is 5th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Electrical
99 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
1st problem, the left speaker started a loud screeching noise while the radio was still playing. I had to stop the car and turn off the engine to stop the noise. 2nd problem, when I hit a bump in the road, the radio shuts off. I can't get local stations. Only sirrus station. Now when I turn the steering wheel too hard…
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
Other or unspecified
40 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
Car ignition keeps hanging up and will not release key upon shut off. Traveling between states, a burning smell began to come through the vents, the car shut off without warning traveling 70 MPH on the highway, remaining lit and appearing fully functioning. It struck me as very familiar to the ignition issue I have…
Key keeps getting stuck in the admission when I put the car in park. It was sporadic but now its every time I go to pull my key out. I have read of many other Camaro owners having this same problem
Steering
32 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
Vehicle was having a radio shut off issue, where all fm/am stations were not available, however, satellite radio was available. The radio would emit a "pop" sound and then shut off (occurs daily). Dealership could not replicate the issue. Now as recent as apr 30, 2017 (occurring intermittently), when radio turns off…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently. In addition, the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle had to be towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side…
Engine
23 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles.
My 2014 chevy Camaro has the same problem as many do, on the Camaro forum. A bad heater core that fogs the entire windshield with a smell of antifreeze from the carpet, vents and windshield. As you drive & turn on heat or defrost, you put yourself in danger of being able to even see.without any warning. Very unsafe.
I own a 2014 Camaro. On may 2nd, we were driving off of an exit from the interstate 270 when all of a sudden, I lost total control of my vehicle. Everything shut down. I could barely star the car. I had no power at all. When this happened, it also sounded like my engine locked up. We were literally about to freak…
Lights
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal.
Radio shuts off randomly during driving city streets and at highway speeds. Blowers will sometimes shut off when the radio turns off. Dash lights also flicker 5-10 times when radio shuts off and after turning the car off. When pulling the key from the ignition, speakers pop loudly. Extremely distracting and dangerous.…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. While operating the vehicle, the turn signals would erroneously activate and randomly blink on and off. The contact indicated that the radio would also blink off and on and a loud popping noise would occur. The vehicle was taken to tom bell Chevrolet (800 alabama st, redlands…
Air bags
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
The car was making a turn in inclement weather when it lost traction. In every effort to slow the vehicle, my husband (whom was driving) downshifted to third gear, as the car was sliding into a ditch the clutch stuck to the floor (as it has done before on several occasions and has been mentioned to the local…
While driving on the highway, my car's electronics shut off. The speedometer, tachometer, turn signals, hud unit, and radio stopped working but the car was still running and could be driven normally (responded to gas, steering was fine etc). I could not put the rear passenger window up but all of the other windows…
Transmission
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
I own a 2014 Camaro. On may 2nd, we were driving off of an exit from the interstate 270 when all of a sudden, I lost total control of my vehicle. Everything shut down. I could barely star the car. I had no power at all. When this happened, it also sounded like my engine locked up. We were literally about to freak…
When driving at 60 MPH car stalled down like was going to shut down shook the whole car. Same thing 2nd and 3rd time car is in shop for third time now still with no answer. I feel unsafe due it not being able to diagnose. Car also shut completely off on husband when making a left turn list complete power had to…
Brakes
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
The car was making a turn in inclement weather when it lost traction. In every effort to slow the vehicle, my husband (whom was driving) downshifted to third gear, as the car was sliding into a ditch the clutch stuck to the floor (as it has done before on several occasions and has been mentioned to the local…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rear pasenger side seat belt buckle became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the brakes began to squeak. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 9,100.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Steering
Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (99 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); other or unspecified (40 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); steering (32 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 5th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 188 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.