Every 2021 Chevrolet Camaro recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 25V148000
Jun 3, 2025Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V148000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V211000
Mar 25, 2021Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V211000 →Power Train · NHTSA 21V188000
Mar 18, 2021Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V188000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V811000
Dec 23, 2020Seat Belts
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V811000 →
2021 Chevrolet Camaro complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, reporting 1 crashes, 3 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 877 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train10
- Electrical System4
- Engine3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Fuel System, Gasoline2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (240)
- Electrical System (170)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (149)
- Unknown Or Other (118)
- Power Train (104)
- Engine (77)
Read Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“We were hit perpendicular to the passenger side door of our 2021 Camaro. The side airbag(s) did not go off. The other vehicle was going about 15-20 mph upon impact. The right side of our car was seriously smashed in.”
2021 CHEVROLET CAMAROFeb 27, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11454319
Injury reported
“there is a burning oil smell, that is so pungent it causes nausea and burning of the eyes when driving the vehicle. have taken it to 2 separate dealerships, the first told me they could not find an oil leak and i would have to deal with it.”
2021 CHEVROLET CAMARONov 8, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11439752
“REAR VIEW MIRROR CAMERA WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAMERA IS USED TO GIVE ONE A BETTER VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THEM.IT WAS WORKING GREAT ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR IT WOULD NOT FUNTION. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY WERE GOOD.”
2021 CHEVROLET CAMAROSep 26, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767186
“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).”
2021 CHEVROLET CAMAROSep 26, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767071
“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.”
2021 CHEVROLET CAMAROSep 3, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761998
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