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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
99
Latest Jan 24, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
53%
of 187 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2

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Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 99 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming electrical

The 25 most recent of 99, in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Jan 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact was unable to remove the key fob from the ignition. The contact manually moved the clutch to be able to remove the key fob. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to remove the key fob from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The contact received a new key fob. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11638426
Incident
Dec 16, 2024
Electrical
Filed Dec 30, 2024

Anytime the break is pressed it causes the center console from working properly: audio stops, display does not work, turn signal sounds do work, lock/unlock buttons don’t work, AC system does not work. Radio console should be recalled. This issue started over 4 years ago and it continues to get progressively worse. Costly to repair.

NHTSA ID
11633055
Incident
Jul 1, 2015
Electrical
Filed Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turn signals and the defroster were inoperable. Upon investigating the failure, the contact discovered that the failures had occurred because the grounding wire was not thick enough to support the electrical functions. The contact also discovered that other mechanics had added an additional ground wire to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

NHTSA ID
11627656
Incident
Jun 1, 2024
Mileage
122,000 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 14, 2023

The radio makes a loud pop & makes me jump as it goes on & off whenever it wants to. As this happens, the dash light turns off, the heater/ac turns off, the signal lights stop flashing, & when the turn signal is activated it makes a loud static noise that flashes through the speakers. It is a safety issue because it's distracting & it's dangerous for signal lights not to work properly. The car only had 60,000 miles when this began. I've been told there are computer chips, ECM modules, a new stereo with On Star navigation & I honestly can't remember all that was tested wrong with the electrical system that is estimated at $1000 to repair. I have seen numerous complaints of the same issue on the web. I sincerely believe it is a problem Chevrolet is aware of & a recall should be made before an accident is caused.

NHTSA ID
11560121
Incident
Jun 1, 2022
Electrical
Filed Sep 13, 2023

About 80% of the time I stop, I put the car into 'park" and attempt to remove the key, it is stuck. The solenoid in the steering column will not release the key although it is in position 2. My wife just left the key stuck and it drained the battery, stranding her. I have not taken the car to the dealer but research online has shown that this is a widespread problem among Camaros and other Chevrolet vehicles between 2010-2015. Users report the Chevy is refusing to declare a recall and dealers are charging $700 to replace the gear shifter which houses the switch that activates the solenoid in the steering column.

NHTSA ID
11544425
Incident
Sep 13, 2023
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jul 15, 2023

There is a distracting pop in the radio which also affects the signal lights, the heater and air conditioner controls, and the controls for the radio itself. There are numerous complaints on the web for this same year vehicle with the same problem. It is very distracting as when the radio pops it makes a loud noise that is similar to running over something or hitting something with your vehicle. Also the tail light on the driver side won't stay on and the headlight on the passenger side has a short in it also. These problems I have been listed numerous times on the web. I have had several service mechanics look at it and they haven't been able to fix it as of yet. I recently read online. There is a short in those radios. But the radio is still is listed as at $700. I don't have this kind of money to replace it. And I'm not sure if that will fix the problem or not. I wrote to Chevrolet when it first happened about 35,000 mi ago. I got a reply that they didn't have enough complaints yet. I don't know if they ever looked on the web because at the time there were quite a few and they are still listed today. This was the year after I bought my car which would have been 2018. It's a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS. Please assist as this affects where I go as I am afraid that something will happen to my car since it affects so many things already. I don't want it to cause other problems as these are more than enough to affect my driving. My car had approximately 30,000, mi at the time this incident began.

NHTSA ID
11532471
Incident
Jul 15, 2019
Electrical
Filed Jul 10, 2023

The key gets stuck in the accessory position rendering the car unable to be shut off, you have to keep shifting and putting it back into park while engaging the lever very hard several times to allow the button to release the key . Doing research online, as it was getting progressively worse, I have found that many Chevy owners experience this same problem. I found videos and threads that owners discovered it is the shifter assembly not the ignition. My car is currently at the dealership while they replace the assembly, confirming it is damaged. This will cost me about 1000 dollars to fix after tax. I have 8100 miles on my car, and it's in excellent condition. I can show the invoice when It is finished being repaired

NHTSA ID
11531413
Incident
Jan 1, 2023
ElectricalSteering
Filed Feb 23, 2023

When I drive my knee turns the key, causing a the car to turn off. This is a safety issue that is concerning I am a mom. Every time my knee hits the part key while the car is on it turns the car off. The heater is an issue I have air but no heat. In order for me to fix the heater I told they would have to remove the entire window, but I would have to sign a waiver, because the window could break. Then they would have to remove the dash and another part in order to fix the heat in the car. This is in my opinion a safety issue I don’t understand how the heater could be fixed without causing the window in the car to possibly break. I was told the chances of the window not breaking in order to fix the heater in the car is nearly impossible. Which means I would have to buy a window and pay for labor in order to fix the heat in the car. 1. I have an ignition issue my knee is turning off the car when I drive. 2. Fixing the heat in the car is nearly impossible. 3. Please help check for recalls

NHTSA ID
11508655
Incident
Nov 1, 2022
ElectricalSteering
Filed Jan 4, 2023

The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition

NHTSA ID
11500212
Incident
Dec 28, 2022
Electrical
Filed Jul 8, 2022

My car radio and dash panels or not work. Also the aduio warning fails to sound when i leave keys in car and when i have seat belt off. They have recall the 2016 cars for this same problem that the 2014 has and have not issued a recall for the other years.

NHTSA ID
11472943
Incident
Jul 8, 2022
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Mar 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the radio, air conditioner, and heater independently activated without warning. The open door and roll down windows message were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 40,600.

NHTSA ID
11457962
Incident
Jan 1, 2022
Mileage
40,600 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 20, 2021

My 2014 Chevrolet the radio /air conditioning and a/c controls,overhead lightning and now the blinkers are popping cracking lighting up my electronics in the center console and it is very scary. The a/c clicks on and off my turn signals are effected and now I am having to get a jump to start my car and I have a 1 year new battery. I am afraid with this going on and it is a known problem for this car.

NHTSA ID
11444465
Incident
Nov 1, 2021
Electrical
Filed Nov 9, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the turn signal switch would fail to make the normal ticking sound when engaged or would make an abnormal sound instead. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the radio and the Bluetooth would inadvertently disengage. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

NHTSA ID
11439932
Incident
Oct 26, 2021
Mileage
99,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the alarm that alerted the driver that the turn signal was on or off had failed. The alarm made a loud pop that was heard through the speaker once and then remained completely silent. The contact was not aware of when the turn signal was activated. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage 50,000.

NHTSA ID
11436602
Incident
Oct 13, 2020
Mileage
50,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 12, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal popping sound would emit from his speakers as the vehicle would shut off without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer and an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. Years later, the failure returned and the contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer: Morris Moore Chevrolet Buick(1275 Hwy 96 N, Silsbee, TX 77656). The contact was informed that his radio was defective which caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they offered him no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID
11436403
Incident
Jul 1, 2018
Mileage
80,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 28, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V346000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11434643
Incident
Sep 19, 2021
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jul 8, 2021

When I purchased it 3 years ago, the driver side white tail light would work, then it wouldn't. Bulb & fuse are fine. Now it doesn't work at all. Radio turns off & on with a pop sound through the speakers while driving at random times.

NHTSA ID
11423930
Incident
Nov 15, 2018
Electrical
Filed May 17, 2021

The radio will pop and all power goes out to the radio the heater and air conditioner. Will come back on after 5-10 seconds the pops again and it repeats. Even if the radio is off and not moving. I have a video of this.

NHTSA ID
11417475
Incident
Mar 25, 2021
Electrical
Filed Apr 26, 2021

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL I'VE TRIED ENOUGH TIMES THAT IT MIGHT ACTUALLY WORK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS STATING THE SAME EXACT THING AND I AM WONDERING WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN ELEVATED TO RECALL STATUS.

NHTSA ID
11414028
Incident
Sep 8, 2020
Mileage
120,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Apr 22, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RADIO TURNED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE RESTARTED FOR THE RADIO TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA ID
11413394
Incident
Feb 28, 2021
Mileage
70,000 mi
ElectricalSeat beltsSteering
Filed Mar 20, 2021

THE AUDIO SOUNDS ARE NOT WORKING INCLUDING NO BLINKER SOUNDS. NO RADIO SOUND. NO RADIO WORKING IN AND OUT AND SCREECHING SOUND WHILE DRIVING DISTRACTING DRIVER , NO SEAT BELT SOUND WARNING , NO KEY LEFT IN IGNITION SOUND WARNING , ALL SAFETY ISSUES AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING AND YOU GUYS KEEP IGNORING IT. YOU NEED TO DO A RECALL ! SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF IT HASN'T ALREADY HAPPENED. ! ESPECIALLY THE SEAT BELT WARNING AND RADIO SCARING PEOPLE GOING ON AND OFF. !

NHTSA ID
11404044
Incident
Mar 2, 2021
Mileage
110,000 mi
Driver assistanceElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Mar 14, 2021

MY CAR DON'T WANT TO PULL WHEN TAKING OFF . GEAR SHIFT NOT CHANGING . THE RADIO GOES ON AND OFF MAKING HORRIBLE NOISE LIKE THE CAR FINA BLOW UP. THERE ARE NOISES COMING FROM MY TRUNK OR BACK TIRES SOUNDS LIKE MY CAR TEARING UP

NHTSA ID
11402928
Incident
Mar 9, 2021
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Mar 3, 2021

KEY GETS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION AFTER CAR IS PUT INTO PARK AND EVEN AFTER CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. FOR A WHILE THE STEREO WILL TURN OFF AND ON. LIGHTS STAY FLICKERING FROM TIME TO TIME.

NHTSA ID
11399050
Incident
Jun 6, 2020
Mileage
79,000 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Feb 11, 2021

FOR OVER A YEAR THE RADIO IN THE CHEVY CAMARO HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING (SHUTTING ON AND OFF EXCESSIVELY), THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE AFFECTS MY VISION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IT HAS CURRENTLY ESCALATED TO PREVENTING TURN SIGNAL AUDIO THEREFORE I CONTINUOUSLY HAVE TO CHECK TO SEE IF TURN SIGNALS ARE WORKING AND WILL NOT KNOW IF THEY STOP WORKING. THIS IS NOT A STAND ALONE PROBLEM WITH JUST MY CAMARO AND I HAVE REVIEWED MANY OWNERS OF CAMAROS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHEN IN MOTION. AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER IS EFFECTED AT TIMES ALSO.

NHTSA ID
11395846
Incident
Feb 11, 2021
Mileage
65,558 mi
Electrical
Filed Feb 1, 2021
Crash reported

HELLO IM REACHING OUT DUE TO A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2014 CAMARO. THE VIN IN LOCATED IN THE SUBJECT LINE ABOVE. I REACHED OUT TO GM LETTING THEM KNOW THAT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH MY STEREO. THE SPEAKERS ARE ALSO AFFECTED WHEN THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.. THE CAR WILL TURN ON AND I WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY ANYTHING THROUGH THE STEREO, LIKE THE RADIO, A CD, AN AUX CORD AND EVEN SIRIUS XM BUT RANDOMLY THE STEREO HAS A LOUD NOISE THAT SCREETCHES THROUGH THE SPEAKERS WHICH CAUSE A GREAT AMOUNT OF DISCOMFORT. THEN THE STEREO RESETS AND IS ONLY ABLE TO BE USED VIA AUX AT A LOWER VOLUME AMD EVEN WAY DIFFERENT SOUND QUALITY. ITS VERY STRANGE AND REALLY INCONVIENENT WHILE DRIVING, A FEW TIMES IT SCARED ME SO ABRUPTLY THAT I ALMOST WRECKED DUE TO AN ANXIETY ATTACK. ITS A WELL KNOW ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL FROM YEARS 2011-2015 IF YOU GOOGLE "CAMARO STEREO PROBLEMS" YOU WILL SEE A FEW DIFFERENT WEB FORUMS COMPARING ISSIES WITH THIS PARTICULAR ONE BEING BROUGHT UO MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. GM INFORMED ME THAT THE ONLY WAY OF GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PROBLEM IS TO TAKE IT IN TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS DONE WHICH IS OUT OF MY PRICE RANGE AT THE MOMENT DUE TO COVID. BUT ANYWAYS ALL THAT SHOULD BE PUT TO THE SIDE WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO BEING A SAFETY CONCERN. THANKS IN ADVANCE. I KNOW ALOT OF PPL WOULD LOVE TO ENJOY A NORMAL DRIVE WITHOUT BEING STARTLED BY A LOUD GUITAR AMP POPPING NOISE. I MISS GOOD DRIVES WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC WITH GOOD QUALITY.

NHTSA ID
11391065
Incident
Jan 1, 2021
Mileage
96,000 mi

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