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2018 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 44,500 miles). It is 9th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Electrical
20 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that after parking, turning off the vehicle, and then exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact was unaware of the cause of the smoke. The contact attempted to unlock the trunk of the vehicle…
Camaro's rear compartment fuse box is under the mat in the trunk. Somehow the water goes inside the trunk, which is expected because the trunk is for storage or transfer g the grocery. Short ckt happens because of that. Moreover, the trunk door gets open while driving and getting smoke and getting 100% of chance of…
Steering
18 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the power steering system failed, and the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle veered to the side of the road where it was restarted and driven to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the power…
I was driving when a loss of power steering almost caused me to crash. It makes it very hard to turn and because of the milage the dealership won't cover it even though it's having the same problems as the recalled 2017 model.
Transmission
17 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles.
My vehicle has been at kuni Chevrolet in sacramento, ca since 2/1/19 and they have been unable to fix the problem, stability control light on, when I drive over a bump at highway speeds it caused me to veer across 2 lanes. Thankfully I did not hit another car.
Upon downshifting to 2nd gear from 3rd gear is very hard , grinds and pops back in neutral, and fluttering noticed on the shifter with rubbing or friction noise.
Engine
15 complaints · 19%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.
Came in due to an exhaust rattle issue on my vehicle. The issue was duplicated by the dealership, and they informed me that there is a leak in the exhaust system that is causing this rattle noise. The leak is in the center of the exhaust pipe, underneath the center console. I was told by the dealership that the…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 12%My convertible top rear window is starting to come out. The glue is separating and I have seen 20 plus tops that are doing the same thing. The dealer says there is no recall the glass shop says it's an absolute safety hazard it could blow out on the freeway. There are plenty of forams talking about this issue as well.…
The driver side door started making a knocking noise and the window would not shut all the way. The doors would start unlocking on their own and the driver window would try to roll all the way up unsuccessfully. The control panel would flash a notice that the door was unlocked and the interior lights stayed on while…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
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…
Convertible top rear window delaminates due to faulty design and/or insufficient bonding of glass to fabric material of top. This has happened to my car twice within less than a year. Top was replaced once and now I need it replaced again. Glass could potentially fall inward to injure a passenger or fall out onto the…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 6%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…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (20 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles); steering (18 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); transmission (17 complaints, typically around 19,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 20, 2025 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 9th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 81 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.