This page covers 4 recalls, 14 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro.
16–25 mpg combined
9.4–14.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 8 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain and engine issues make up the bulk of what 2021 Camaro owners report. On the transmission side, owners describe complete transmission failure requiring full replacement, with one case involving a diagnosed internal valve body fault. Engine complaints center on a recurring pattern of intermittent power loss, shaking under load, and hard or failed starts that sometimes require multiple attempts before the vehicle fires up. One owner reports that a major engine repair, involving lifter and camshaft replacement, was followed almost immediately by new abnormal noises and a no-start condition. A couple of fuel system reports mention fuel pump control module faults flagged by diagnostic codes, also tied to no-start symptoms. With only 14 total complaints across the model year, the complaint set is relatively thin, but the transmission failure and engine hard-start patterns each appear across more than one report.
14
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect that can lock up the wheels without warning and an axle shaft that may be missing a retaining ring and can separate from the vehicle while driving.
Both drivetrain issues pose a direct crash risk. The 10-speed automatic transmission can suffer internal damage that causes the wheels to suddenly lock, with no advance warning to the driver. Separately, one or both axle shafts may have been assembled without a retaining ring, allowing the shaft to pull free while the car is in motion and cutting drive power entirely. On the safety equipment side, incorrect bolts may have been used to anchor the seatbelt assemblies to the vehicle structure, meaning a belt can pull loose in a crash rather than holding the occupant in place. There is also a concern with the driver airbag: the plastic "Camaro" emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover can break free during deployment and send plastic fragments into the cabin, adding an injury risk at the moment the airbag fires.
At a glance
What can fail
The 10-speed transmission may suffer internal damage that causes the wheels to lock up, preventing normal braking and steering.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated transmission control module monitoring software at no cost to detect and prevent transmission damage.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic Camaro emblem on the steering wheel air bag cover may separate and detach when the driver's front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left or right axle shaft may lack a retaining ring, which could cause the axle shaft to separate while you're driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected axle shaft at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Seat belt fastening bolts may be incorrect, causing seat belts to not attach properly to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the suspect bolts with correct ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
