2018 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 216 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag severely compromised outward visibility and blind spots: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

216
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
15
Crash reports
12
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the Camaro?

Across the 12 Camaro model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2001) to 519 (2017). With 216 complaints, the 2018 Camaro sits abovethe model's median of 187.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
54
power train
46
engine
43
steering
41
structure
18

Recalls affecting the 2018 Camaro

air bags:frontal

Campaign 21V211000

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.

steering:electric power assist system

Campaign 25V175000

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.

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with strong generational divides. The sixth-generation (2016+) models, particularly V8 SS and ZL1 variants, receive significant praise for exceptional handling, track performance, and the potency of the LT/LT4 engines…

  • Severely compromised outward visibility and blind spots: very frequent.
  • Uncomfortable, cramped interior with poor ergonomics: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Camaro. See the full Camaro owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Camaro listings typically run $17,175–$28,590 across 2010 to 2023 model years.

Other Camaro model years

Compare every Camaro year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.

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