2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2017 model; the 2018 may differ in details. Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2018 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 Camaro model years — 9th most.

2recalls

81complaints

5crashes

4fires

5injuries

22,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Steering

Mar 20, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V175000 · 934 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags

Mar 25, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V211000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System20

Steering18

Power Train17

Engine15

Unknown or other10

Electronic Stability Control4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other Chevrolet Camaro years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, the latest from Mar 20, 2025 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (20), steering (18), power train (17). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.