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2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 81owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 4fire reports
- 5injuries reported
81 complaints, against an average of 96 for the other 12 Chevrolet Camaro model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
The components named most often in the 81 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2018 Chevrolet Camaro owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 81 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro stall, lose power or shut off while driving?12 owners · 14.8%
- Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?7 owners · 8.6%
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?6 owners · 7.4% · Recall 25V175000
- Why won't my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro start?3 owners · 3.7%
- Why does water leak into my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?3 owners · 3.7%
Has the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
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.
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 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.
What do 2018 Chevrolet Camaro owners report?
12 of the 81 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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 was 38,000.
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 issue is most noticeable during steady acceleration and cruising speeds. Not only does this affect the driving experience…
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 failure. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.
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
Car has a power steering problem and car sensors are not working. Tire sensor, ac sensors, etc.
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
I lose power steering randomly. When this occurs I get a service rear diff message on my dash, the fan motor cuts out, and gauges like the speedometer and tachometer go to zero. I took it to a dealer because I saw there was a recall for the exact problem I'm having with power steering, but I guess it's VIN specific and my car is not included in the recall. They also told me they couldn't get it to reproduce the symptoms I was talking about but after I left 10 minutes later it did it in a Walmart parking lot. I got it on video. This has caused one almost serious accident and multiple minor…
The car lost power completely the engine would not start problem with fuel pump a loud or high-pitched whining noise from the fuel tank, intermittent stalling or power loss, decreased fuel economy, difficulty starting, and engine sputtering or hesitation
The oil pump failed which caused to replace the engine as the oil pump is located in the engine. Pieces of metal from the oil pump failure went into the engine which could cause serious crash. I have paperwork from a shop indicating the issue. I have replaced my long block engine which was ordered from the independent mechanic shop who has ordered it from a GM reseller company. No warning signs other then the oil pump went to zero during a drive on [XXX] . I have an invoice and emails going back and forth with GM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…
-Convertible back window popped out on right (passenger side), seal failed. A Chevy repair shop acknowledged the recall but said they did not have technicians trained & were limiting repairs due to COVID-19. -Engine shudders, loss of power -Electrical failure of USB connections in middle console
I purchased a vehicle from superstar motorz on Portland, Oregon on 1/12/25 and was not adviced the vehicle did not have working airbags and the vehicle is now at a Chevy service in Puyallup, WA. The vehicle does not have functioning air bags. I was advised by the repair facility that in the event of an accident neither of the airbags will deploy. I sent the dealership a formal email asking for a resolution for helping with the repair. But I would also like them to be investigated to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
CHANGING LANES ON FREEWAY, CAR KICKED SIDEWAYS AND WE TRIED TO CORRECT THIS SLIDE. CAR SEEMED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING US TO LEAVE THE HWY AND FLIP LANDING UPSIDE DOWN.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro: questions owners ask
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro; the most common categories were electrical system (20, 24.7%), steering (18, 22.2%), power train (17, 21%). There are 2 safety recalls. 5 complaints mention a crash, 4 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Across 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (24.7% of complaints), steering (22.2% of complaints), power train (21% of complaints), engine (18.5% of complaints), structure (7.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro; the most recent (campaign 25V175000, 2025-03-20) concerns Steering: Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
12 of the 81 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (14.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Loss of power steering, particularly mid-turn and at low speeds. Steering becomes very difficult and greatly increases risk of crash." (NHTSA complaint 11697362, November 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
7 of the 81 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (8.6%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "-Convertible back window popped out on right (passenger side), seal failed. A Chevy repair shop acknowledged the recall but said they did not have technicians trained & were limiting repairs due to COVID-19." (NHTSA complaint 11658686, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
6 of the 81 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (7.4%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. 2 related recalls exist: campaign 25V175000 (steering: electric power assist system). The fix: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Loss of power steering, particularly mid-turn and at low speeds. Steering becomes very difficult and greatly increases risk of crash." (NHTSA complaint 11697362, November 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why won't my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro start?
3 of the 81 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (3.7%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "The car lost power completely the engine would not start problem with fuel pump a loud or high-pitched whining noise from the fuel tank, intermittent stalling or power loss, decreased fuel economy, difficulty starting, and engine sputtering or hesitation" (NHTSA complaint 11683615, August 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does water leak into my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
3 of the 81 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (3.7%) describe water leaks into the cabin, sunroof or trunk. One owner wrote: "Side object detection module was shorted out due to water intrusion. Caused by faulty manufacturing material. Caused vehicle to shut down and unable to restart. Large safety concern Warranty company refused to cover the issue." (NHTSA complaint 11663057, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Camaro
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2018 only; combines NHTSA's entries for CAMARO, CAMARO SS and CAMARO ZL1.