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2021 Chevrolet Camaro

Gas
Subcompact Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
68 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA17
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camaro, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 17 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CamaroGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223025$3,100
CamaroGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl182922$2,850
CamaroGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192922$3,500
CamaroGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl162620$3,100
CamaroGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl162620$3,900
CamaroGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl162419$4,100
CamaroGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl142016$4,850
CamaroGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42889, 42882, 42888, 42883, 42886, 42887, 42884, 42885.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

N242480630
90,081 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskWheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
NHTSA campaign 25V148000reported Mar 6, 2025General Motors, LLC
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Air Bags

N212327220
30 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIn the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.FixGM 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
NHTSA campaign 21V211000reported Mar 25, 2021General Motors, LLC
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Power Train

N212331000
8 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGM 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.
NHTSA campaign 21V188000reported Mar 18, 2021General Motors, LLC
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Seat Belts

N202322230
470 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIf a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixGM 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 service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
NHTSA campaign 20V811000reported Dec 23, 2020General Motors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
17complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Power Train8
Electrical System3
Engine3
Unspecified3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline2

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped abruptly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost electric power and shut off. The vehicle was restarted. The contact attributed the failure to the inter…”Sep 3, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“On XXX my 2021 Camaro developed excessive transmission whine and intermittent harsh shifts. Capital Buick GMC ([XXX]) diagnosed “worn internal fluid pumpâ€� and quoted $8,263.46 for complete transmission replacement. This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V148 (GM N242480630) for 2020-2022 Camaro 10-speed transmis…”Jul 8, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“I own a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS equipped with an automatic transmission. Before the recall for “Momentary Wheel Lock-Upâ€� was performed, my vehicle began experiencing harsh shifting, harsh engagement into Drive and Reverse, and the transmission would occasionally lock up while backing up, making it feel like the br…”Jun 29, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★8%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★8%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★8%
2 DR RWDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★★8%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Camaro model years

A

2024 Chevrolet Camaro

0 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2023 Chevrolet Camaro

0 recalls · 15 complaints

A

2022 Chevrolet Camaro

1 recalls · 13 complaints

D

2020 Chevrolet Camaro

3 recalls · 31 complaints

A

2019 Chevrolet Camaro

1 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2018 Chevrolet Camaro

2 recalls · 80 complaints

C

2017 Chevrolet Camaro

3 recalls · 186 complaints

A

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

1 recalls · 141 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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