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1971 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Camaro.

The 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is presented here as a reference point for researchers examining its long‑term service record. Complaint data collected from 1990 through 2023 show that the model year experienced its highest number of reported issues in 2010, with 295 complaints, while the lowest point occurred in 2022, with just 13 complaints. This contrast indicates a marked improvement in reliability over the latter part of the observed period, suggesting that the 1971 Camaro’s later‑life ownership has become considerably more trouble‑free.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	48.4 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3102 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 1971 Z28 LT-1 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1971	Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8	7.20 sec	14.50 sec	330 hp	RWD
1970	Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8	5.80 sec	14.20 sec	360 hp	RWD
1969	RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V8	5.30 sec	13.20 sec	430 hp	RWD
1969	SS396 Coupe 6.5L V8	6.80 sec	14.80 sec	325 hp	RWD
1969	Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V8	8.00 sec	16.00 sec	255 hp	RWD
1969	RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V8	8.30 sec	15.90 sec	300 hp	RWD
1968	Z/28 RS Coupe 4.9L V8	5.30 sec	13.77 sec	290 hp	RWD
1968	SS 396 Coupe 6.5L V8	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	325 hp	RWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

70V143000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 03/12/1970

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Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Camaro. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes

Frequently asked

Does the 1971 Camaro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.