2021 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
22 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Camaro years
What owners report
Recalls (4)
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Technical service bulletins
872 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Camaro TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro drew 22 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro are transmission & drivetrain (7 complaints), fuel system (4), and electrical (3).
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.