Model year
2021 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (10), ENGINE (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 76 complaints
- 2001 48 complaints
- 2002 68 complaints
- 2010 295 complaints
- 2011 194 complaints
- 2012 113 complaints
- 2013 187 complaints
- 2014 188 complaints
- 2015 206 complaints
- 2016 141 complaints
- 2017 190 complaints
- 2018 81 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 14 complaints
- 2023 15 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
Recalls
25V148000 · Mar 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
21V211000 · Mar 25, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
21V188000 · Mar 18, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS
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…
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| LT1 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| LT1 C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| SS C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| ZL1 C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · 3.6L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Camaro · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Camaro · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Camaro · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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