MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chevrolet Camaro

● Typical for this model
2018 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:24:27.854Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Camaro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 187 complaints 2013 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2018: 80 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017186
201880
201952
202031
202117
202213
202315
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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The ignition switch shorted, a fuse shorted and these symptoms revealed a bigger problem. The holding area for the tire in the rear (does not hold a tire because of space issue) was repurposed by the manufacturer to mount the rear fuse box and amp.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240404

Also filed under STRUCTURE

STEERING 21%

21% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding the well documented transmission shudder issue affecting my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260831

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190301

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210414 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 21V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250415 — steering

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.

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.

Campaign 25V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V211000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V175000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1986

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 1995 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.