Chevrolet Camaro Recalls (2021-2022)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2021-2022 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve transmission (2), air bags (1), seat belts (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Camaro keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 2021 Cadillac CT4 Transmission Recall (25V148)
March 6, 2025 · 90,081 vehicles · TransmissionThe transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge.
- 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Front Air Bag Recall (21V211)
March 25, 2021 · 30 vehicles · Air BagsThe plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge.
- 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Axle Shaft Recall (21V188)
March 18, 2021 · 8 vehicles · TransmissionThe left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Risk: A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 GMC Canyon Seat Belt Fastener Recall (20V811) Repeat recall
December 23, 2020 · 470 vehicles · Seat BeltsIncorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.
Which Camaro parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 2 | 90,089 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 470 |
Which Camaro model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 25V148000 (transmission), 21V211000 (air bags), 21V188000 (transmission), 20V811000 (seat belts) |
| 2022 | 1 | 25V148000 (transmission) |
How do I check my Camaro for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Chevrolet Camaro campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Camaro owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | Power Train (10), Unknown Or Other (3), Engine (3) |
| 2022 | 13 | Engine (4), Unknown Or Other (3), Power Train (3) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
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.
2021 CHEVROLET Camaro owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11668596
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.
2021 CHEVROLET Camaro owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11492575
At 14000 miles my 2022 Camaro main rod bearings sized up, ruining the engine. This is the same exact 6.2 engine that is in the recalled GM trucks so I’m not sure why it is limited to just the trucks and not the Camaros as well.
2022 CHEVROLET Camaro owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11657028
Can a recall make your Camaro a lemon in California?
A recall alone does not make a Chevrolet Camaro a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
1 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
More Chevrolet Camaro lemon law pages
All Chevrolet recalls · 2021 Chevrolet Camaro lemon law · 2022 Chevrolet Camaro lemon law
Other Chevrolet models with recalls
- Blazer: 6 recalls
- Blazer EV: 7 recalls
- Bolt EV: 8 recalls
- Bolt Euv: 4 recalls
- Camaro: 4 recalls
- Colorado: 8 recalls
- Corvette: 5 recalls
- Corvette Convertible: 3 recalls
- Corvette Convertible E-Ray: 2 recalls
- Corvette Coupe: 3 recalls
- Corvette Coupe E-Ray: 1 recall
- Corvette E-Ray: 1 recall
- Equinox: 10 recalls
- Equinox EV: 7 recalls
- Express: 8 recalls
- Express 2500: 1 recall
- Malibu: 5 recalls
- Silverado 1500: 16 recalls
- Silverado 2500: 11 recalls
- Silverado 3500: 10 recalls
- Silverado EV: 9 recalls
- Suburban: 15 recalls
- Suburban 1500: 4 recalls
- Tahoe: 23 recalls
- Trailblazer: 5 recalls
- Traverse: 6 recalls
- Trax: 2 recalls
Frequently asked questions about Chevrolet Camaro recalls
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Chevrolet Camaro vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 25V148000, filed March 6, 2025.
How do I check my Chevrolet Camaro for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my Chevrolet Camaro?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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