Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2021-CHECAM-53E5

2021 Chevrolet Camaro

Based on reports from 15 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
863
🟒

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 15 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

Top reported problems

1

infotainment system freezing up

1 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

rough surging at normal acceleration

1 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

lost power

1 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report β€” unlock all 10 sections from $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues β€” failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain4 (27%)
Other3 (20%)
Engine2 (13%)
Airbags1 (7%)
Electrical1 (7%)
Electrical System:adas:hill Start Assist:clutch Solenoid1 (7%)
Electrical System:adas:hill Start Assist:software1 (7%)
Speed Control1 (7%)

2021 Chevrolet Camaro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 426 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
21
3
22
1
23
7
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. Recent trend: increasing.

Don't negotiate blind β€” know what this car costs to own

Repair costs β€’ Negotiation scripts β€’ Mechanic checklist β€’ Buy/skip verdict

Get Report β€” From $1.20

Recall History (4 recalls)

20V811000Jan 2021

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect 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.

21V188000Apr 2021

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.

21V211000Apr 2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

25V148000Apr 2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

The worst model year for the Chevrolet Camaro is the 2010 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Chevrolet Camaro vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

15

Class avg

8

2.0x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2021 Chevrolet Camaro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 15 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 426 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records β€” then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence β€” what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you β€” no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 15 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees