2021 Chevrolet CamaroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
29
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
29
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S10)
Premium
City
16
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Automatic (S10)
Premium
City
13
Hwy
21
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
20
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
358 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems14 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. Top reported issues include power train, fuel system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
5
Fuel System
4
Engine
3
Electrical System
2
Air Bags
1
Speed Control
1

2021 Chevrolet Camaro problems by category: Power Train: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 04/29/2026ODI#11734471
Dealership replaced all 16 lifters and replaced camshaft. Dealerships repair took 28 days. Repair cost $4k out of my pocket and Chevrolet Corporate covered $4700 due to the know lifter issue with thei…
Power TrainFiled: 11/24/2025ODI#11701269
My 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has experienced repeated transmission-related issues and has now suffered a complete transmission failure at approximately 74,000 miles. GM previously performed the Transmiss…
Speed ControlFiled: 08/29/2025ODI#11683924
* Initial Transmission Failure: -In February 2025 my vehicle began experiencing severe and rough shifting, which was quickly followed by a "Check Engine" light. I immediately took the vehicle to deal…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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