AI Damage2018 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. The maker issued 838 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 81
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 838
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 22% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 21% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 20 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 140.
- Steering: 18 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Powertrain: 17 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 106.
- Engine: 15 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 86.
- Structure: 6 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 71.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 10-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 3 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 81 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 | 140 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 | 15 |
| Powertrain | 17 | 1 | 106 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 86 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 | 71 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 .
Engine stalled easily. Was rear ended because engine cut out when starting from light and truck behind me drove into me.
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.
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.
Vehicle was involved in an accident 3 months ago. Gm does not manufacture replacement curtain airbags for this brand new vehicle. My vehicle has been sitting at repair shop since december 28th. All airbags were deployed at time of accident. I have no recourse, other than to try and find used airbags to repair my car.
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 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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 654 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Camaro has 59 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 81, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle…
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer…
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
NHTSA lists 838 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Rebuilding A Wrecked 2018 Camaro ZL1amount per author: 4,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, steering, powertrain. Total complaints: 81. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (17%), windows, sunroof (11%), loss of power / limp mode (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA lists 838 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.