2021 Chevrolet Camaro
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 8 of 17 complaints (47%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 31 in 2020 to 17 in 2021.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–25 | 16–25 | 16–25 | 16–25 | 16–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–22 / 20–31 | 13–22 / 20–31 | 13–22 / 20–30 | 13–22 / 20–30 | 13–22 / 20–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 354–571 | 353–571 | 358–571 | 358–571 | 360–571 | |
| Complaints filed | 52 | 31 | 17 | 13 | 15 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 8 of 17 NHTSA complaints (47%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA rates it 16–25 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 18 mpg | 29 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 453 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 14 mpg | 20 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 564 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 13 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 571 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 452 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,100 | 477 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 19 mpg | 29 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 397 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 22 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $3,100 | 358 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 25V148000 · Mar 6, 2025
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.
Consequence: 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 21V211000 · Mar 26, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · Campaign 21V188000 · Mar 18, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 20V811000 · Dec 28, 2020
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.
Consequence: 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.