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2021 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro over 6 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camaro years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Frontal, and Axle shaft.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Complaints

18

Per year

2

Recalls

4

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (9 of 18), then Engine (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Camaro has 31 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2022 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2025-03-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V148000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, frontal 2021-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V211000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2021-03-18 · NHTSA campaign 21V188000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Seat belts 2020-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 20V811000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Powertrain
9
Engine
3
Electrical system
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Air bags
1
Speed control
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

3202122022120235202572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I experienced a known issue with my transmission with the MIL code P2812. The TSB PIP5799 which has to do with the Electrical fault in Transmission Control Solenoid Valve 7 (Line Pressure Solenoid)."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-17
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-03
  • "On XXX my 2021 Camaro developed excessive transmission whine and intermittent harsh shifts. Capital Buick GMC ([XXX]) diagnosed “worn internal fluid pump” and quoted $8,263.46 for complete transmission replacement. This…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-08
  • "I own a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS equipped with an automatic transmission. Before the recall for “Momentary Wheel Lock-Up” was performed, my vehicle began experiencing harsh shifting, harsh engagement into Drive and…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-29
  • "The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power and did not accelerate as intended intermittently and began to shake. The…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-05-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 5 stars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 26 20 MPG $4000
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 29 22 MPG $2950
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $3200
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 26 20 MPG $3250
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 29 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2016–2024
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 0W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; dexos1) , 5.5 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R19 to 245/50R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles: the electric power steering assist system may fail, which increases steering effort. Recall 21V-211 covers certain 2017-2021 Camaro vehicles: the plastic Camaro emblem on the steering-wheel air bag cover may separate during driver frontal air bag deployment. Recall 25V-148 covers certain 2020-2022 Camaro vehicles with the 10-speed automatic transmission: internal damage may cause the wheels to lock up.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro over 6 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camaro years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission, Frontal, and Axle shaft.

What are common problems with a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (9 of 18), then Engine (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Camaro has 31 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2022 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

6th generation (2016-2024).

What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?

US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?

US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.