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2018 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Owners filed 81 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between Nov 2017 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (20).

Complaints
81
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
5
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system20
  2. Steering18
  3. Power train17
  4. Engine15
  5. Structure6
  6. Fuel/propulsion system5
  7. Air bags4
  8. Visibility/wiper4
  9. Electronic stability control (esc)4
  10. Service brakes2
  11. Suspension2
  12. Visibility1
  13. Lane departure1
  14. Exterior lighting1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20171
20184
201910
202014
20215
20224
202313
20244
202519
20267

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

20 reports2 fires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2025Electrical systemODI 11693662

Steering

18 reports1 related recall
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 24, 2026SteeringODI 11766777

Power train

17 reports1 crash
“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, but it also raises concerns about the long term reliability and safety of the vehicle. What is particularly troubling is that this problem has been widely reported by numerous Chevrolet owners and acknowledged by General Motors through TSB 18-NA-355. Despite the widespread nature of the defect, there has been no recall issued. As a customer, I find it difficult to understand why owners are expected to bear the financial burden of repairing a problem that appears to stem from a known manufacturing or design issue. A vehicle with fewer than 30,000 miles should not…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2026Power trainODI 11761122

Engine

15 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 11, 2026EngineODI 11710189

Structure

6 reports1 fire
“-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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 3, 2025Electrical system, Structure, EngineODI 11658686

Fuel/propulsion system

5 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 28, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11683615
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.