Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government
holds on this vehicle.
Owners have filed 81 safety complaints
about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro with the US government. Of those, 5 describe a crash, 4 mention a fire, 5 people were injured and no death is recorded. 2 recall campaigns are open against it, covering the steering and the air bags.
The most complained-about system is the electrical system,
named in 20 complaints, 25% of the total.
The typical failure was reported at 21,000 miles,
the median across the 34
complaints that gave
an odometer reading.
Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files
· Covers November 2017 to September 2026 · How this is counted
What is on file
81 complaints on file
81
Complaints
5
Describe a crash
4
Mention fire
5
People injured
0
Deaths
A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a
finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts
them.
A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free.
Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can
answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a
model year.
Which system owners named
Complaints naming each system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 · 25%
20 25%
STEERING 18 · 22%
18 22%
POWER TRAIN 17 · 21%
17 21%
ENGINE 15 · 19%
15 19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 · 12%
10 12%
STRUCTURE 6 · 7%
6 7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 · 6%
5 6%
AIR BAGS 4 · 5%
4 5%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 4 · 5%
4 5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 · 5%
4 5%
SERVICE BRAKES 2 · 2%
2 2%
SUSPENSION 2 · 2%
2 2%
01223
Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it.
One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 81.
When the complaints arrived
By the year NHTSA received them
By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures
happened. They peaked in 2025 at 19.
This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure
happened. The range runs from 2017 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA crashes a car into a barrier and a pole and measures what
happens to the dummies inside. This is what it awarded the 2018 Chevrolet CAMARO, and it is a separate
question from what owners report going wrong later.
Test
2 DR RWD
C RWD
Overall
Not rated
Frontal crash
Not rated
Frontal, driver
Not rated
Frontal, passenger
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side barrier
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
Chance of rollover
8.3%
8.3%
Stability control standard Forward collision warning standard Lane departure warning standard
A rating belongs to a tested body style and drivetrain, not to the model as a whole, which is why more than one is listed.
A dash means NHTSA did not rate that test for this vehicle.
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
General Motors, LLC · up to 934 vehicles across all model years covered
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.
The 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.
The 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.
General Motors, LLC · up to 30 vehicles across all model years covered
In owners’ own words
Quoted from the complaint file
Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the
people who filed them, not findings of fault.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 injured · crash · towed · 3,900 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11321739. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
AIR BAGS
1 injured · fire · crash · towed
I was in a hit and run accident and my car was totaled. I had a passenger and her airbags deployed but the driver side didn't. I had reported that the service airbag alert was on when I first got the vehicle at carmax and they told us to take it to the chevy service center . I picked up the car a few days later and was told that it was fixed but after the accident , I'm sure it wasnt.
NHTSA complaint 11554254. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
SERVICE BRAKES
1 injured · crash · towed · 22,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE LOCKS UP AND BRAKES BECOME HARD AS A ROCK, AND CAUSE ME TO SPIN OUT ON THE FREEWAY. RADIO CUT OFF AND FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS PICKING UP SPEED RATHER THEN SLOWING DOWN! ONSTAR THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME VIA EMAIL THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM AND STABILITY TRAC SYSTEM AFTER THE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint 11301502. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN
1 injured · crash · 500 miles
ENGINE CUTS OUT WHEN STARTING OUT IN 1ST GEAR. MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ENGINE STALLED EASILY. WAS REAR ENDED BECAUSE ENGINE CUT OUT WHEN STARTING FROM LIGHT AND TRUCK BEHIND ME DROVE INTO ME.
NHTSA complaint 11331383. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
STEERING
38,000 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11766777. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
POWER TRAIN
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 …
NHTSA complaint 11761122, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
VISIBILITY
9,000 miles
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 entire convertible top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the convertible top was previously …
NHTSA complaint 11757666, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
STEERING
14,000 miles
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.
NHTSA complaint 11744983. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
STEERING
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. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission shudder, car was recalled in 2021. Now it’s backing doing the same thing in 2026
NHTSA complaint 11737198. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's
lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. How
many repair attempts it takes, and how long you have to file, is set by
the state you bought in and by nothing on this page.
Complaints: NHTSA's ODI
complaint file, published October 2, 2026. One
complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.
Recalls: NHTSA's recall
campaign API, newest campaign on this vehicle filed March 20, 2025.
Investigations: NHTSA's ODI
investigation file, published October 2, 2026.
A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by
us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that
sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.
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