GM recalls 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles with missing axle shaft retaining rings that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free axle shaft replacements.
A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles because the left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring. This could cause the axle shaft to separate while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80296-2021-chevrolet-camaro-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80296-2021-chevrolet-camaro-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V188000
“2021 Chevrolet Camaro Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash from Missing Axle Shaft.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80296-2021-chevrolet-camaro-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall 21V188000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V188000).
The axle shaft may separate while driving due to a missing retaining ring. This loss of drive power can cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles with a missing axle shaft retaining ring are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face increased crash risk if the axle shaft separates.
Check if your 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has a missing retaining ring on the left or right axle shaft. The recall began April 21, 2021, and applies to vehicles with this specific issue.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free axle shaft replacement at a dealer.
GM will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary at no cost to you.
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.
The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Check if your 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has a missing retaining ring on the left or right axle shaft. The recall began April 21, 2021.
Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free axle shaft replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V188000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 21V188000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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