Chevrolet Camaro Axle Shaft Retaining Ring Missing

NHTSA campaign 21V188000 · Reported Mar 18, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

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Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V188000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 18, 2021
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Chevrolet Camaros, the left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring. Without this ring in place, the axle shaft could come apart while the car is being driven. If that happens, the axle can no longer send power to the wheel it connects to, so the car can suddenly lose drive power while you're on the road.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. The axle shaft replacement, if needed, is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V188000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Chevrolet Camaro

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.