2021 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro.

20202022
Complaints
16
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro.

Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Clutch Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Camaro

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~90,589 vehicles.

25V148000Automatic Transmission
~90,081 affected

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.

21V211000Air Bags:frontal
~30 affected

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.

21V188000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~8 affected

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.

20V811000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners · Seat Belts
~470 affected

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. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

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2021 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 16 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 90,589 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Camaro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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