2021 Chevrolet CAMARO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
49,330 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 17 complaints (47.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 47.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Clutch Solenoid | 1 |
| Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Software | 1 |
Power Train: 8; Engine: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Clutch Solenoid: 1; Electrical System:Adas:Hill Start Assist:Software: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2021: 3; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2025: 5; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11386457 · 2021-01-04 (January 4, 2021)
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 APPR…
Owner-reported narrative. 260 miles reported. Look up ODI 11386457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11388603 · 2021-01-17 (January 17, 2021)
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 REAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 426 miles reported. Look up ODI 11388603 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11701269 · 2025-11-24 (November 24, 2025)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11701269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11761998 · 2026-09-03 (September 3, 2026)
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. 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). The vehicle stalled on several occasions while driving. The contact initially …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11761998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11747276 · 2026-06-29 (June 29, 2026)
I own a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS equipped with an automatic transmission. 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. On one occasion, the vehicle also attempted to move forward while still in Park. I brought the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership because these symptoms were similar to the recall description. The dealershi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11747276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11719810 · 2026-02-23 (February 23, 2026)
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failu…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11719810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11737665 · 2026-05-13 (May 13, 2026)
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. The contact added that on some occasions while parked and attempting to start, the vehicle did not start as intended but would eventually start after a few attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a faulty fuel pump power control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a deale…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,330 miles reported. Look up ODI 11737665 at NHTSA ↗