Chevrolet Camaro axle shaft may separate while driving

NHTSA campaign 21V188000 · Reported 2021-03-18 · General Motors, LLC

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Losing drive power without warning raises the risk of a crash, so get this handled quickly even though the notice does not tell you to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2021 Chevrolet Camaros left the factory with a small retaining ring missing from the left or right axle shaft. That ring is what holds the shaft in place. Without it, the axle shaft can come apart while you are driving, and the car would suddenly stop sending power to the wheels. Dealers will replace the affected axle shaft free of charge. The recall started April 21, 2021, and Chevrolet has notified owners.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls against campaign 21V188000.
2. Call your Chevrolet dealer, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (recall N212331000), to book service.
3. Have the axle shaft replaced as needed — there is no cost to you.

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.