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2021 Chevrolet Camaro recalls & problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (10 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints20filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainMar 6, 2025

Automatic transmission

Recall 25V14800090,081 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Risk
Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
Air bagsMar 25, 2021

Frontal

Recall 21V21100030 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Risk
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
Power trainMar 18, 2021

Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Recall 21V1880008 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Risk
A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.
Seat beltsDec 23, 2020

Critical fasteners

Recall 20V811000470 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Components: Seat belts › Critical fasteners; Seat belts

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2021 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Camaro

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

Camaro

22mpg combined
City / highway18 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Camaro

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

Camaro

20mpg combined
City / highway16 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Camaro

20mpg combined
City / highway16 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

Camaro

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Camaro

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Camaro

16mpg combined
City / highway13 / 21 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power train10000—
Electrical systemAdas › Hill start assist › Clutch solenoid; Adas › Hill start assist › Software4000—
Engine3001—
Unknown or other3000—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module2000—
Air bags1102—
Vehicle speed control1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.