2018 Chevrolet CAMARO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
80 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 80 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 22.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
Electrical System: 20; Power Train: 17; Steering: 17; Engine: 15; Unknown Or Other: 10; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Air Bags: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 47 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2017: 1; 2018: 4; 2019: 10; 2020: 14; 2021: 5; 2022: 4; 2023: 13; 2024: 4; 2025: 19; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11042281 · 2017-11-02 (November 2, 2017)
ON THE ZL1 TRIM PACKAGE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP THE THE CARS TORQUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED AND SENSES WHEEL SLIP (EVIDENT ON THE ELSD SLIP GUAGE) AND CUTS ENGINE POWER AND CAUSES THE CAR TO BOG DOWN AND POTENTIALLY STALL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND DISCUSSED AT LENGTH ON NUMEROUS FORUMS. HERE IS A GOOD EXAMPLE. HTTP://WWW.CAMARO6.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=498180
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11042281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11062340 · 2018-01-12 (January 12, 2018)
LOSS POWER ON TAKE OFF MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11062340 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076796 · 2018-03-08 (March 8, 2018)
THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES ATTEMPTING TO START FROM A STOP. VEHICLE HAS ALSO STALLED GOING UP DRIVEWAYS. ONLY WAY TO AVOID STALLING IS TO NOT APPLY THROTTLE OR RIDE THE CLUTCH WHICH IS GOING TO PREMATURELY WEAR SAID CLUTCH.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11078749 · 2018-03-12 (March 12, 2018)
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT 3 MONTHS AGO. GM DOES NOT MANUFACTURE REPLACEMENT CURTAIN AIRBAGS FOR THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING AT REPAIR SHOP SINCE DECEMBER 28TH. ALL AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. I HAVE NO RECOURSE, OTHER THAN TO TRY AND FIND USED AIRBAGS TO REPAIR MY CAR. APPARENTLY I ALSO HAVE TO SIGN A WAIVER TO HAVE MY CAR RELEASED FROM BODY SHOP. THIS IS UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE THAT A HUGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY WOULD PRODUCE AN AUTO, AND NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR IT. APPARENTLY THEY DO NOT HAV…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11078749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121332 · 2018-08-21 (August 21, 2018)
WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER, INSTEAD OF CLEARING THE CONDENSATION, IT CREATES A VERY THICK AREA OF CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE SETTING OR FAN SPEED. I HAVE TO CARRY A MICRO FIBER CLOTH TO CLEAR THIS CONDENSATION REPEATEDLY, EVEN WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 140 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11175471 · 2019-02-22 (February 22, 2019)
2018 CHEVY CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RPM METER. *LD *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11175471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11183433 · 2019-03-01 (March 1, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, ABOUT 65 MPH, AND THE PHONE CHARGER CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. I STOPPED THE CAR ON THE INTERSTATE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE ON MY PERSON. THE CHARGER FELL UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND CAUGHT THE SEAT ON FIRE. THE WHOLE CAR WAS CONSUMED BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11183433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190921 · 2019-03-22 (March 22, 2019)
WHENEVER THE A/C IS RUNNING THE DEFROSTERS STAY OPEN AND BADLY FOG THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INSIDE...GM IS AWARE AND HAS FIXES THAT DO NOT WORK. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE DEALER AND GM CORRECT IT (IT APPEARS TO BE EXTREMELY WIDESPREAD AS A PROBLEM)...GM RESPONDED THAT THE CAR FUNCTIONS AS IT WAS DESIGNED. I FIND IT DANGEROUS.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190921 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V211000 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 2021-03-25 (March 25, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V175000 · Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Reported: 2025-03-20 (March 20, 2025)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗