Model year guide

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints20

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Rollover risk: 8.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 877

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 877.

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

Bulletin PIP5700H · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

Bulletin PIT5966F · Jun 2026

Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

Bulletin PIC6423A · May 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Bulletin PIC6551B · May 2026

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026

Improvements to OnStar functionality.

Bulletin N25-250552 · Mar 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CAMARO SS RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet camaro ss

The Chevrolet Camaro is a mid-size American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car. It first went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year, and was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang. The Camaro shared its platform and major components with the Firebird, produced by General Motors' Pontiac division, also introduced for the 1967 model year.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss trims & engines on record

Trims
1LZ/1SS
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2021 Chevrolet camaro ss vehicles on record

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2021 Chevrolet camaro ss — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, engine.

What is the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2021 Chevrolet camaro ss crash-test ratings of rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.