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2021 Chevrolet Camaro problems

NHTSA has received 26 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, and 38% of them involve drivetrain & axles. Next are electrical system (15%) and fuel system (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
26 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Drivetrain & axles 39% of complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Drivetrain & axles 38%
  • Electrical system 15%
  • Fuel system 15%
  • Engine 12%
  • Air bags 4%
  • Cruise control 4%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 3 injuries reported.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2021 ranks 23rd most-complained-about out of 25 model years of the Chevrolet Camaro with enough data (26 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

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.

February 2022 CrashInjury

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.

October 2021 Injury

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.

Reported at 260 miles, October 2020

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.

Reported at 80,000 miles, June 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. While attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. DTC: P12A6 (Fuel Pump Drive Control Module) failure was retrieved. An independent mechanic was contacted and advised the contact to jump-start the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but it was not inspected. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under Manufacturer Communication: N2525169000. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Reported at 59,000 miles, February 2026

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