Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V148000 Transmission Damage May Cause Wheel Lock-Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V211000 Steering Wheel Emblem May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V188000 Axle Shaft Missing Retaining Ring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 20 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has an average reliability rating based on limited data. With only 20 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns, the most notable concerns revolve around the power train and air bags. Although some defects are serious, they appear to be infrequent, suggesting moderate confidence in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual engine noises
- Check engine light on
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Air bag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.