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2021 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Camaro.

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro requires 5.0 quarts of engine oil with a 5W-30 viscosity specification. Reliability records show 16 owner complaints and 4 recalls for this model year, with Power Train identified as the top complaint area. Within the model’s 1990–2023 complaint history—a span in which the 2010 model year registered the highest complaint volume at 295 and the 2022 model year recorded the lowest at 13—the 2021 edition’s comparatively low complaint count positions it near the most reliable end of the Camaro timeline, reflecting a period of relatively few reported problems.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/50R18 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, Optional: 8.5; 1LE Package: Front: 8.5, Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12693541
Engine air filter23323508 alt 20857930
Spark plug12646780 alt 12622441
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84613732
Serpentine belt12685983 alt 12664598
Thermostat12647181 alt 12630780
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3627 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

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.

5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2021 3LT 1LE RS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20213LT 1LE RS Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec275 hpRWD
2019ZL1 1LE Coupe (Extreme Track Performance Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec11.50 sec650 hpRWD
20191SS 1LE Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.20 sec455 hpRWD
20191SS 1LE Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Coupe 6.2L V84.10 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20192SS Convertible 6.2L V84.40 sec12.70 sec455 hpRWD
20191LT Turbo 1LE RS Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec275 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.82 pt
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity9.0 qt
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity10.1 qt
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugManual Transmission: 20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.035 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.1 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.70 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.2 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity4.00 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0
RPM43.0-58.0 rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0
RPM43.0-58.0 rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor RunoutRear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Internal Hex Bolts59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 190°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 40°15 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4 ft. lbs. Make sure to use all fasteners in the proper location.3.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro posts 16 complaints, 4 recalls, and 872 technical service bulletins — figures that place it near the bottom of the sixth-generation complaint curve, well below the 2010 launch-year peak of 295 complaints and the mid-generation highs of 187–205 complaints seen from 2013 through 2017, and slightly improved over the already-modest 31 complaints logged in 2020. Within the trailing arc of this generation (2018–2023), 2021 sits in a clear declining-complaint trough that continues through 2022 (13) and 2023 (15), suggesting accumulated warranty fixes and engineering refinements had largely worked through the fleet by this point. The recall count of 4 is the highest since 2017 and a step up from 2019 (1) and 2020 (3), making it the one mild blemish on an otherwise clean record, though no investigations are open and only one crash complaint with zero fire complaints were filed. Drivetrain issues dominate the limited complaint mix (6 of 16 fall under Power Train, with secondary engine and fuel system entries), but the absolute volume is too small to identify any systemic defect. On the whole, 2021 is among the strongest model years in the modern Camaro's federal record and represents a defensible choice on a used lot, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the specific recall remedies were performed.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
872
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine2
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V811000Seat BeltsReported 23/12/2020

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… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785…

21V188000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftReported 18/03/2021

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. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 872 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
N25-2505522026-03-20Unknown Or OtherImprovements to OnStar functionality.

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 23323508Spark plug 12646780Battery 88864541

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Camaro take?

5.0 qt of Dexos1 Gen 2 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Camaro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.