2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about steering. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
66
Recalls
2
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Median mileage
30,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Steering is the most-reported problem area, named in 18 of 66 complaints (27%).
  • Electrical System (17) and engine (12) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 30,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 3 fires and 5 injuries.
  • The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 3rd of 15 Chevrolet Camaro model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 46% fewer complaints than the 2017 model year (123).

2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems by category

  • Steering
    18 complaints
  • Electrical System
    17 complaints
  • Engine
    12 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    11 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Steering18
Electrical system17
Engine12
Power train11
Unknown or other9
Fuel/propulsion system5
Structure:body3
Visibility/wiper2

When problems happen (mileage)

3Under 10k810k–30k1030k–60k260k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Chevrolet Camaro complaints that list mileage.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (2)

  • Recall 25V175000Mar 20, 2025934 vehicles
    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 21V211000Mar 25, 202130 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Recent 2018 Chevrolet Camaro complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 24, 202638,000 miWASteering
    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 the vehicle decelerated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage…
    NHTSA complaint #11766777 · source
  2. Filed Aug 31, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 vehicle's RPM gauge fluctuates noticeably, moving up and down while driving, and the car develops a significant shudder or vibration that can be felt throughout the vehicle. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11761122 · source
  3. Filed Aug 18, 20269,000 miNJVisibility & Wipers
    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 convertible top using glue, and the glue had failed, causing the glass panel to become unsecured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was advised that the…
    NHTSA complaint #11757666 · source
  4. Filed Jun 18, 202614,000 miOHSteering
    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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with power steering…
    NHTSA complaint #11744983 · source
  5. Filed May 23, 2026NJSteering
    Major steering issues car loses the power steering randomly, will be driving around a corner and the car won’t turn at all very dangerous car only has 13,000 miles on it
    NHTSA complaint #11739655 · source
  6. Filed Jan 11, 2026MAEngine
    Lifter collapsed. Car had new gm lifters put in with a new camshaft in august of 2025 they have about 5k miles on them and failed they are the gm high performance lifters
    NHTSA complaint #11710189 · source
  7. Filed Nov 4, 2025SCSteering
    Loss of power steering, particularly mid-turn and at low speeds. Steering becomes very difficult and greatly increases risk of crash. I have had several instances where my power steering will go out mid-turn and the steering wheel becomes almost impossible to turn. I have nearly t-boned another car due to this issue. It has also nearly caused me to drive off the road into a ditch. I did not notice any warning lights on the dashboard, but it's hard to say because I was…
    NHTSA complaint #11697362 · source
  8. Filed Oct 15, 2025FLElectrical System
    Getting shift to park message when car is already in park preventing the car from completely turning off. Leaving the car partially on draining the battery- Failed transmission controls
    NHTSA complaint #11693662 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology