AI Damage2021 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 876 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 876
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 10 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 104.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 169.
- Engine: 3 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 77.
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 10-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 10 | 0 | 104 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 169 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 244 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 23 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost electric power and shut off. The vehicle was restarted. The contact attributed the failure to the internal transmission control valve (TCV). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train).
On XXX my 2021 Camaro developed excessive transmission whine and intermittent harsh shifts. Capital Buick GMC ([XXX]) diagnosed “worn internal fluid pump” and quoted $8,263.46 for complete transmission replacement.
Before the recall for “Momentary Wheel Lock-Up” was performed, my vehicle began experiencing harsh shifting, harsh engagement into Drive and Reverse, and the transmission would occasionally lock up while backing up, making it feel like the brakes were suddenly applied.
The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power and did not accelerate as intended intermittently and began to shake.
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 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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,249 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 41% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Camaro has 59 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 20, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- Improvements to OnStar functionality
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- Improvements to OnStar functionality
During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation.
NHTSA lists 876 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (25%), transmission slipping (20%), jerking, harsh shifts (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA lists 876 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.