2021 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,330miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and electrical system (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,330 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 877 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the axle shaft and 104 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 49 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system4 20%
- Electrical system3 15%
- Engine3 15%
- Other or unknown3 15%
- Air bags1 5.0%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.0%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I am notifying NHTSA of this incident for the record. I purchase this vehicle on 9/30/2020 ... After 3 short trips to keep fluids moving and the battery charged during the break in period the car has be setting under a car cover with 426 miles on it. I again started to go for a ride on 1/17/2021to do another break in ride. The car started well and when I put in drive I noticed a shuttering and the transmission inability to shift smoothly. After just a few miles I noticed shifting and slipping was starting to be more frequent so for safety reasons I brought the car back home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388603, filed 2021-01, 426 milesFuel system: “* Initial Transmission Failure: -In February 2025 my vehicle began experiencing severe and rough shifting, which was quickly followed by a Check Engine light. I immediately took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. * Dealer Diagnosis and Repair: -The dealership diagnosed the issue as a worn-out transmission solenoid and valve body. They informed me that they had to install a newly redesigned valve body and replace the solenoid. The repair was completed at my expense, and I paid approximately [$3000]. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683924, filed 2025-08Electrical system: “When operating the car it began to slow down. Once I approached a stop the car engine shut off. After a few minutes I was able to start again. After I drove through the light and proceeded home about 2 miles away from the initial stop, the car shut off again. It was sent to vandergriff Chevrolet in arlington, texas and the issue they said had something to do with a cam magnet- this was nov 2021. Today- november 7 2022 the same thing happened as I was headed to the store. I dropped the car off yet again for repair. The service advisors didn't know how to fix it and had the car for two weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492575, filed 2022-11Engine: “The coolant thermostat is not working correctly and could possibly cause you to damage your car due to it not being the right operating temperature or over the normal operating temperature because it goes down into the 130 while I drive and goes up when I start slowing down.”
NHTSA complaint #11696945, filed 2025-11Mileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 426 and 59,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro LT1 · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro SS · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro LT1 · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro SS · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro ZL1 · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
| Camaro ZL1 · coupe RWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | 5 · 8.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Camaro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Camaro RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V148000Mar 6, 2025Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2020–2022, Cadillac CT6 2019–2020, CT5 2020–2021 +1 more
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.
- 21V211000Mar 25, 2021Air bags › FrontalCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2017–2021
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.
- 21V188000Mar 18, 2021Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaftCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2021
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.
- 20V811000Dec 23, 2020Seat belts › Critical fastenersCovers: Chevrolet Camaro 2021, Bolt EV 2020, Tahoe 2021 +15 more
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…
Recall details for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 877 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11032764May 11, 2026Other or unknown. Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030532Mar 21, 2026Other or unknown. Improvements to OnStar functionality.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Camaro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | — | 0 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 14 | 23,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 20 | 49,330 | 4 | 5 | 20 | — | Stable |
| 2020 | 32 | 21,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 53 | 12,475 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 81 | 21,000 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 190 | 21,655 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 141 | 20,315 | 1 | — | 22 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 206 | 38,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 188 | 37,400 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 187 | 40,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 113 | 34,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 194 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 295 | 48,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2002 | 68 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 48 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 76 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 90 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 173 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 69 | 63,492 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 116 | 58,075 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 216 | 104,042 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 144 | 130,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 32 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 88 | 96,084 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 86 | 94,250 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 25 | 160,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 25 | 119,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 17 | 76,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 28 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 32 | 99,960 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 46 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 39 | 99,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1983 | 16 | 172,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1979 | 6 | 245,136 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Camaro model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 16 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,330 miles and the middle half falls between 426 and 59,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.