Total Complaints
15 filings
CHEVROLET CAMARO · model year
15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2021CHEVROLETCAMARO carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 5/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2021 CAMARO is power train with 4 filings, followed by unknown or other (3) and engine (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2021 CAMARO, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
15 filings
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:CLUTCH SOLENOID | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
SEAT BELTS
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 m
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
The failure involves the powertrain, specifically the 10-speed automatic transmission and its internal Transmission Control Valve (TCV) located within the valve body. The transmission has failed, and a GM dealership determined that the entire transmission requires replacement. The vehicle is currently inoperable, and the transmission is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk due to abnormal transmission behavior. GM issued a recall for this vehicle related to excessive wear of the Transmission Control Valve, which can cause abnormal downshifting and, in some cases, wheel lock-up during downshifts. Sudden or unintended downshifting at speed presents a serious safety risk to the driver and others on the road. The failure has been confirmed by an authorized GM dealership, which diagnosed the transmission failure and stated that a full replacement is required. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership, and the recall remedy was performed in July 2025. The
My 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has experienced repeated transmission-related issues and has now suffered a complete transmission failure at approximately 74,000 miles. GM previously performed the Transmission Control Valve (TCV) recall on my vehicle, but the recall was only a software update to monitor for excessive valve wear. It was not a repair. The recall notice states that excessive TCV wear can affect hydraulic pressure, torque converter lockup, and downshifting behavior, and GM created software to continuously monitor for this excessive wear to prevent a potential wheel-lock condition. Despite this, my transmission has continued to have problems. In March 2025 I brought the vehicle in for a check engine light, and again in April 2025 for additional transmission-related issues. The service history does not clearly state what repairs were performed, only that transmission service was done. We have brought the vehicle in multiple times for check engine lights and for all recall updates
The coolant thermostat is not working correctly and could possibly cause you to damage your car due to it not being the right operating temperature or over the normal operating temperature because it goes down into the 130 while I drive and goes up when I start slowing down.
* Initial Transmission Failure: -In February 2025 my vehicle began experiencing severe and rough shifting, which was quickly followed by a "Check Engine" light. I immediately took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. * Dealer Diagnosis and Repair: -The dealership diagnosed the issue as a worn-out transmission solenoid and valve body. They informed me that they had to install a newly redesigned valve body and replace the solenoid. The repair was completed at my expense, and I paid approximately [$3000]. The dealership had my car for over six weeks, during which I was not provided a courtesy vehicle. As a result, I incurred thousands of dollars in rental car fees. * Denied Reimbursement Claim: -The recall notice included information about reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. I was told by the dealership's service advisor that I would receive a reimbursement form, which I did. I meticulously filled out the form and submitted it with all the required documentation, including my r
* Initial Transmission Failure: -In February 2025 my vehicle began experiencing severe and rough shifting, which was quickly followed by a "Check Engine" light. I immediately took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. * Dealer Diagnosis and Repair: -The dealership diagnosed the issue as a worn-out transmission solenoid and valve body. They informed me that they had to install a newly redesigned valve body and replace the solenoid. The repair was completed at my expense, and I paid approximately [$3000]. The dealership had my car for over six weeks, during which I was not provided a courtesy vehicle. As a result, I incurred thousands of dollars in rental car fees. * Denied Reimbursement Claim: -The recall notice included information about reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. I was told by the dealership's service advisor that I would receive a reimbursement form, which I did. I meticulously filled out the form and submitted it with all the required documentation, including my r
* Initial Transmission Failure: -In February 2025 my vehicle began experiencing severe and rough shifting, which was quickly followed by a "Check Engine" light. I immediately took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. * Dealer Diagnosis and Repair: -The dealership diagnosed the issue as a worn-out transmission solenoid and valve body. They informed me that they had to install a newly redesigned valve body and replace the solenoid. The repair was completed at my expense, and I paid approximately [$3000]. The dealership had my car for over six weeks, during which I was not provided a courtesy vehicle. As a result, I incurred thousands of dollars in rental car fees. * Denied Reimbursement Claim: -The recall notice included information about reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. I was told by the dealership's service advisor that I would receive a reimbursement form, which I did. I meticulously filled out the form and submitted it with all the required documentation, including my r
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked and jolted before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
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WHEN OPERATING THE CAR IT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. ONCE I APPROACHED A STOP THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START AGAIN. AFTER I DROVE THROUGH THE LIGHT AND PROCEEDED HOME ABOUT 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE INITIAL STOP, THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN. IT WAS SENT TO VANDERGRIFF CHEVROLET IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS AND THE ISSUE THEY SAID HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CAM MAGNET- THIS WAS NOV 2021. TODAY- NOVEMBER 7 2022 THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS HEADED TO THE STORE. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF YET AGAIN FOR REPAIR. THE SERVICE ADVISORS DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT AND HAD THE CAR FOR TWO WEEKS. THEY EXPECT TO HAVE IT FOR ANOTHER WEEK TO ASSESS AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF MORE THAN 3 TIMES IS UNSAFE.
WHEN OPERATING THE CAR IT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. ONCE I APPROACHED A STOP THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START AGAIN. AFTER I DROVE THROUGH THE LIGHT AND PROCEEDED HOME ABOUT 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE INITIAL STOP, THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN. IT WAS SENT TO VANDERGRIFF CHEVROLET IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS AND THE ISSUE THEY SAID HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH A CAM MAGNET- THIS WAS NOV 2021. TODAY- NOVEMBER 7 2022 THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS HEADED TO THE STORE. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF YET AGAIN FOR REPAIR. THE SERVICE ADVISORS DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT AND HAD THE CAR FOR TWO WEEKS. THEY EXPECT TO HAVE IT FOR ANOTHER WEEK TO ASSESS AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF MORE THAN 3 TIMES IS UNSAFE.
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. Its a good thing the passenger was not killed or injured and this is a law of physics abnormality.
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. the second dealership stated that it is a valve on the back of the motor and that there is nothing they can do about it. i was told not to roll down the windows and to leave recirculate on. called and spoke to gm directly and they state take it to a third dealer and they denied my request to send a master tech to check the vehicle. i am left with driving a car that leave me nauseated and is a possible hazard to drive.
I AM NOTIFYING NHTSA OF THIS INCIDENT FOR THE RECORD. I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ON 9/30/2020 ... AFTER 3 SHORT TRIPS TO KEEP FLUIDS MOVING AND THE BATTERY CHARGED DURING THE BREAK IN PERIOD THE CAR HAS BE SETTING UNDER A CAR COVER WITH 426 MILES ON IT. I AGAIN STARTED TO GO FOR A RIDE ON 1/17/2021TO DO ANOTHER BREAK IN RIDE. THE CAR STARTED WELL AND WHEN I PUT IN DRIVE I NOTICED A SHUTTERING AND THE TRANSMISSION INABILITY TO SHIFT SMOOTHLY. AFTER JUST A FEW MILES I NOTICED SHIFTING AND SLIPPING WAS STARTING TO BE MORE FREQUENT SO FOR SAFETY REASONS I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK HOME. WHILE TURNING INTO MY STREET THE CAR TRANSMISSION FAILED AND SLIPPED AND STOPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN JUST NARROWLY AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THE TRANSMISSION IS ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN SHIFTING, ENGAGING AND TAKING OFF. THIS CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT SAFE AND I FIND OUT THROUGH RESEARCH IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM WITH LITIGATION IN PROGRESS ON THIS ISSUE. WHY AND HOW CAN GM STILL SEL
Mileage: 426
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED, LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM THE STOPPED POSITION, THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY HOWEVER, THE HILL ASSIST FEATURE HESITATED TO RELEASE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-SECONDS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT DURING THE TWO SECOND DELAY WHEN THE FEATURE FAILED TO DEACTIVATE IMMEDIATELY. ANOTHER CONCERN WAS THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO OVERRIDE THE FEATURE. REYMORE CHEVROLET (746 N MAIN ST, CENTRAL SQUARE, NY 13036, (315)668-2673) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE WAS INCLUDED IN THE VEHICLE
Mileage: 260
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATED, LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM THE STOPPED POSITION, THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY HOWEVER, THE HILL ASSIST FEATURE HESITATED TO RELEASE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-SECONDS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT DURING THE TWO SECOND DELAY WHEN THE FEATURE FAILED TO DEACTIVATE IMMEDIATELY. ANOTHER CONCERN WAS THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO OVERRIDE THE FEATURE. REYMORE CHEVROLET (746 N MAIN ST, CENTRAL SQUARE, NY 13036, (315)668-2673) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE WAS INCLUDED IN THE VEHICLE
Mileage: 260
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Fuel Line Leak
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.