2018 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 13th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 25%), typically at around 44,721 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 81owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 25% | 44,721 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 22% | 30,085 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 21% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 19% | 12,613 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 12% | 32,440 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% | 320 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 32,440 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and…
I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding the well documented transmission shudder issue affecting my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LT. My vehicle currently has only 29,800 miles, yet it has begun experiencing the same symptoms described in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 18-NA-355. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rear glass attached to the cloth convertible top had become unsecured and the contact was concerned that the rear glass may separate from the convertible top. The contact stated that the rear glass panel was attached to the cloth…
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost steering functionality, preventing the contact from steering from side to side. Additionally, the message "Service Power Steering Assist" was displayed. The contact referenced…
Major steering issues car loses the power steering randomly, will be driving around a corner and the car wonât turn at all very dangerous car only has 13,000 miles on it
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2018 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.