Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V188000 Reported March 18, 2021

Axle shaft missing retaining ring

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V188000
Manufacturer Campaign
N212331000
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 18, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect 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 Consequence

A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V188000 or campaign N212331000.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V188000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V188000?

NHTSA recall 21V188000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 18, 2021. It addresses: Axle shaft missing retaining ring. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V188000 or the manufacturer campaign number N212331000. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.