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2018 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems and reliability
· 6th generationOne of the weaker Camaro years.
217 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Camaro?The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 217 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag poor outward visibility.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Camaro years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Camaro?
Across the 21 Camaro model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2001) to 523 (2017). With 217 complaints, the 2018 Camaro sits above the model's median of 121.
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
Recalls affecting the 2018 Camaro
air bags:frontal
Campaign 21V211000General 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 25V175000General 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 report on the 6th generation Camaro
Owners of the 2016-2023 Camaro generally regard it as a genuinely capable performance car, with the SS and 1LE trims repeatedly described as the most track-oriented and best-handling of the domestic pony cars.
- Very frequentPoor outward visibility
- RecurrentAutomatic transmission lifter failure linked to cylinder deactivation (AFM/DOD)
- RecurrentCramped trunk opening and functionally useless rear seat
- IsolatedCheap-feeling interior materials
- IsolatedElectrical problems reported on a used 2017 LT
Owner insights for the 6th generation Camaro. Read the full 6th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Camaro listings typically run $15,475–$25,095 across 1987 to 2024 model years.
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