2021 Chevrolet Camaro: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
16
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
175.0
Severity index
Severity index 175.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 43.8% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 18.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 18.8% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 12.5% |
| GASOLINE | 2 | 12.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 12.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 12.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 7 of 16 complaints (43.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V811000 | 23/12/2020 | 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 vehicles |
| 21V188000 | 18/03/2021 | 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. |
| 21V211000 | 25/03/2021 | 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. |
| 25V148000 | 06/03/2025 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.