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All cars · Chevrolet Camaro · 2021

2021 Chevrolet Camaro. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index25100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold21,893U.S. model year
Per 100K sold27complaints
Year rank#1 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 8

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)RWD22 / 30 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRWD19 / 29 / 22Premium$3,500
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S10)RWD18 / 29 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spdRWD16 / 26 / 20Regular$3,100
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S10)RWD16 / 26 / 20Premium$3,850
6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRWD14 / 20 / 16Premium$4,850
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto (S10)RWD13 / 21 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 69,500 miles. Median 49,300, from 5 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical50%
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Engine17%
Airbags17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2010201

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V148000 Mar 2025 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

  • 21V211000 Mar 2021 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. In 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.

    Remedy. 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

  • 21V188000 Mar 2021 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.

  • 20V811000 Dec 2020 Seat Belts

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If 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.

    Remedy. 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 service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Manufacturer communications 878

Chevy filed 878 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates the use of an alternate adhesive to complete the…
  • This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Camaro C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★
Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★
Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018593450,963Electrical
2019281448,265Transmission & drivetrain
2020411329,775Electrical
202125621,893Electrical
202226824,652Engine
2023–1531,028Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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