2018 CHEVROLET Camaro Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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STEERING
11 complaints
Loss of power steering, particularly mid-turn and at low speeds. Steering becomes very difficult and greatly increases risk of crash. I have had several instances where my power steering will go out mid-turn and the steering wheel becomes almost impossible to turn. I have nearly t-boned another car due to this issue. It has also nearly caused me to drive off the road into a ditch. I did not notice any warning lights on the dashboard, but it's hard to say because I was focused on not crashing the car.
Nov 04, 2025
Loss of power steering assist
Jul 16, 2025
The power steering failed on June 17th, 2025 At approximately 3 PM. The system has been replaced by the local dealership so it is not available for inspection (dealership did it's own evaluation/inspection and determined the need for replacement). The vehicle was being driven when the power steering failed, so my safety and the safety of others on the same roadways was put at risk (fortunately, I was only about 1.5 miles from home). Prior to replacing the necessary parts, the local dealership reproduced and confirmed the problem was present (documentation to follow). The local dealership inspected the vehicle. As no accident occurred, local law enforcement and insurance representatives have not been involved. No warning lamps or messages or other symptoms of the problem occurred prior to the failure. A warning message was displayed once the failure occurred.
Jul 08, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering gear failure. The contact was informed that the steering gear needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair; however, the VIN was not associated with the unknown recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,276.
Jun 23, 2025
I got a message in the dash saying "service power steering".... then the steering wheel began to shake violently until I pulled the car off the road. After I shut the car off, the car was still shaking for a total of 2 minutes. The front wheels and steering wheel appeared as if the car was having a seizure. I shut the car off for 20 minutes, turned it back on and it was like nothing ever happened. My scan tool at home and picked up the code "C055C:61 Steering Gear Performance Stuck".
Apr 07, 2025
+ 6 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission shuddered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The independent mechanic made the contact aware of Technical Service Bulletin Number: 18-NA-355. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was included in Technical Service Bulletin Number: 18-NA-355. The failure mileage was approximately 26,530.
Aug 23, 2024
Car feels like you are driving over rumble strips when the road is clearly smooth. Tried buying new tires and nothing would fix it. Then looked online and found many thousands of people having same issue that has affected all gm 8 speed transmissions for several years. There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) 18-NA-355 on it due to how many people have had this issue. It explains that GM was using fluid that had water issues in it causing all these issues and that the fix is to have it flushed out and replaced with something better. GM was replacing the fluid themselves on unsold vehicles but any that were sold are apparently on their own as they want well over $600 to replace the fluid due to their incompetence. I get that things happen but companies should own up to their mistakes and just fix them. Not asking for anything special just fix your mistake and call it good. Called them and they just want to give a generic response of "you should get that looked at and fixed". Have been a large family of GM only vehicles but we have bought our last one.
May 22, 2023
The transmission shudder from bad transmission fluid results in major loss of power and makes it unsafe to turn left on green on green ..makes me afraid to pull out knowing it might shudder and not get out of the way in time for city traffic...
Aug 19, 2022
TRANSMISSION ISN'T CONTROLLED WELL. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR VIOLENTLY WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD AND HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. 2018 CAMARO 2.0
Jan 21, 2021
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 26, 2020, AT 1:30 AM WHILE DRIVING ON I-30 WESTBOUND IN TEXARKANA, TX TRAVELING AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 75 MPH IN A 2018 CAMARO ZL1. THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL AND ALL SYSTEMS THAT TRANSMIT POWER FROM THE ENGINE OR PROPULSION DEVICE TO THE WHEELS WERE LOST AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY SHOULDER UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AWAY FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAD CONTACTED CHEVY EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE VEHICLES ONSTAR AND THIS SERVICE WAS OF NO AVAIL. AS AN ALTERNATIVE I HAD TO UTILIZE TRIPLE A IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ORR CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT TEXARKANA, TX THIS VEHICLE SERIES HAS THE TR6060 TRANSMISSION IS FOR 6 SPEED MANUALS WHICH IS MANUFACTURED BY TREMEC CONTAINS DEVICES AND SYSTEMS THAT TRANSMIT POWER FROM THE ENGINE OR PROPULSION DEVICE TO THE WHEELS. THEREFORE, WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN NEUTRAL, 1ST - 2ND GEAR AND BACK TO NEUTRAL ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS EVENTS WHEREIN THE SHIFTING MECHANISM GRINDS AND/OR DROPS BACK INTO NEUTRAL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WITH NOTABLE FLUTTERING OF THE SHIFTER AND RUBBING OR FRICTION NOISE THIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SYNCHRONIZERS. THE THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING IN TRAFFIC AND OPERATING A VEHICLE IN THIS MANNER IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A MAJOR ACCIDENT ENSUES. CONSUMERS SIMILARLY COMPLAINED ABOUT THE DEFECT ON VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS, HTTPS://WWW.CAMARO5.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=199040 HTTPS://WWW.CAMARO5.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=261882&PAGE=2 HTTPS://WWW.CAMARO5.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?P=4415830&POSTED=1#POST4415830 HTTPS://WWW.CAMARO5.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=199533
Nov 29, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaints
Getting shift to park message when car is already in park preventing the car from completely turning off. Leaving the car partially on draining the battery- Failed transmission controls
Oct 15, 2025
CAMARO'S REAR COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX IS UNDER THE MAT IN THE TRUNK. SOMEHOW THE WATER GOES INSIDE THE TRUNK, WHICH IS EXPECTED BECAUSE THE TRUNK IS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSFER G THE GROCERY. SHORT CKT HAPPENS BECAUSE OF THAT. MOREOVER, THE TRUNK DOOR GETS OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING SMOKE AND GETTING 100% OF CHANCE OF FIRE IF I DON'T TAKE A NECESSARY STEP. I THINK IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND VERY DANGEROUS FOR ANOTHER DRIVER TOO BECAUSE THE LOCATION OF THAT MODULE IS AT THE WRONG PLACE.
Apr 02, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ON-STAR SERVICE FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN AND VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES OCCURRED REMOTELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER LINDSEY CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 15605 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN HACKED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.*DT
Feb 08, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING, TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE TRUNK FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A WHILE, THE SMOKE EVENTUALLY DISSIPATED. RICK HENDRICKS CHEVROLET OF ATLANTA (3277 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678)497-4598) WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INSIDE OF THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE IN NEAR PROXIMITY TO THE FUSE PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUSE BOX, WIRING HARNESS, AND A MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THREE MONTHS LATER THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,441.
Nov 30, 2020
AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK THE DISPLAY SHOWS ACTION REQUIRED SHIFT TO PARK AND WILL NOT SHUTOFF THE IGNITION. (STATIONARY/PARKED)
Oct 29, 2020
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
September 02 2020 I noticed the glass rear window had separated from the soft top. Reported it to my dealer and the $6000 top was replaced under warranty because the glass could not be reglued to the top. In August of 2024 I noticed the same problem. When I took it to the dealer it was no longer under warranty. I went to three auto glass companies and a custom auto design shop for help. They all refused to attempt a repair and said the top had to be replaced. I called GM customer service and they called the dealership and offered a new top for $2000. There is a design flaw in 2016 to 2023 Camaro convertibles as is witnessed by the many bloggers have attested to. Neither GM nor Chevy have offered a recall. The rear window, made of glass, could separate on the highway and cause death or injuries.
Mar 27, 2025
The rear window became unglued on the bottom passenger side causing the window to peel back. With this peeling back it makes it difficult to see, because this causes the window to continuously fog up.
Jan 27, 2025
Glass window in rear of convertible top is separating from the top. I am concerned it will completely separate while driving and strike another vehicle on the highway. The issue was there when purchased (NEW from dealer), just did not know what the bubbles meant. This vehicle has less than 40,000 mile, and window is ~25% separated.
Apr 18, 2024
Car will say “shift to park” warning message even with car in the selected gear of “park”. Happens at least 5 times a week, and I have to turn my car on, back up or pull forward put the car in park, try to turn it off and I will be met with the error message. I have to try this numerous times before it finally realizes the car is in park. I fear if the car comes out of park it will roll down a hill and hurt someone. There is an open recall on Chevy malibus for the same exact reason, hopefully the same can be done for the Camaro and other GM products being affected.
Feb 21, 2023
Appears the vehicle alerts to “Shift to Park” when the vehicle is in park. Cannot lock the vehicle. Beeps constantly to put in park even though the car is actually in park.
Jan 26, 2023
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
The oil pump failed which caused to replace the engine as the oil pump is located in the engine. Pieces of metal from the oil pump failure went into the engine which could cause serious crash. I have paperwork from a shop indicating the issue. I have replaced my long block engine which was ordered from the independent mechanic shop who has ordered it from a GM reseller company. No warning signs other then the oil pump went to zero during a drive on [XXX] . I have an invoice and emails going back and forth with GM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jun 12, 2025
[XXX] Here is a link that explains this further. The oil pump on this vehicle has gone out with 11,000 miles on it. This a known problem from GM and they will not fix it. I am being told my car is out of warranty so no luck. This is not right. The pump should not go out that quick. I am being thrown to the side because I cherished my GM vehicle and didn't drive it as much as others. It risks blowing up the motor due to their faulty part. It isn't safe. [XXX] Here is another link to GM's site explaining that they know it is an issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
May 08, 2025
The car had a partial oil pump failure where oil pressure dropped 30% in 2 days at 14k miles while under warranty. car was taken to dealership where I was denied service. they said I put the wrong oil in it and "installed the oil filter wrong". I cant even think of a way that is possible. they changed the oil and filter and pushed me out the door. Tt 18.6k miles the pump completely gave out and had zero oil pressure while driving, which destroyed the engine. A quick search online will yeild plenty of instances where the 18+ camaro ZL1 has had oil pump falures.
Apr 18, 2025
CAME IN DUE TO AN EXHAUST RATTLE ISSUE ON MY VEHICLE. THE ISSUE WAS DUPLICATED BY THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS CAUSING THIS RATTLE NOISE. THE LEAK IS IN THE CENTER OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, UNDERNEATH THE CENTER CONSOLE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO OPERATE, HOWEVER THAT IS NOT MY EXPERIENCE. THERE IS EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST CAUSING DISTURBANCE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ALSO THE SMELL OF EXHAUST GAS IS AT TIMES APPARENT IN THE CABIN. THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED FOR OVER 2 MONTHS NOW, WITH DEALERSHIP CONTINUING TO PUSH THE DELIVERY DATE OF THE PART ON A WEEKLY BASIS, WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY INTERIM SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE PART IS AVAILABLE.
Dec 20, 2020
ON THE ZL1 TRIM PACKAGE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP THE THE CARS TORQUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED AND SENSES WHEEL SLIP (EVIDENT ON THE ELSD SLIP GUAGE) AND CUTS ENGINE POWER AND CAUSES THE CAR TO BOG DOWN AND POTENTIALLY STALL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND DISCUSSED AT LENGTH ON NUMEROUS FORUMS. HERE IS A GOOD EXAMPLE. HTTP://WWW.CAMARO6.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=498180
Nov 02, 2017
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
The car lost power completely the engine would not start problem with fuel pump a loud or high-pitched whining noise from the fuel tank, intermittent stalling or power loss, decreased fuel economy, difficulty starting, and engine sputtering or hesitation
Aug 28, 2025
Part number 12703596 that feeds the fuel line has an L bracket that holds the line in place. This bracket is secured to the CylinderbHead on the driverside of the vehicle. The bracket separated from the fuel line at the weld creating a hole. This caused a fuel leak. This fuel leak sprayed fuel down the backside of the engine towards the exhaust. Luckily I did not cause a fire.
Mar 14, 2023
Exhaust-Piece that holds exhaust together has come loose twice now. Dealership confirmed the cause was due to a poor manufacture weld. The dealership has replaced the exhaust once, and this time the manufacturer is only agreeing to pay a portion of the cost. It was replaced less than two years ago and the car is driven less than 12,000 mi a year. Safety issue- because the piece that holds the exhaust together is welded on poorly (please see picture) and easily falls off. This is also a serious health hazard because when there are cracks in the exhaust fumes are inhaled. I would appreciate it if NHTSA would investigate this issue, as my next step is to file a lemon law claim.
Feb 28, 2023
I HAVE A 2018 CAMERO THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW. I KEEP UP MY SERVICE ON MY CAR. ONE DAY I NOTICED A SMOKEY SMELL WHEN I CRANK THE CAR. THE CAR STARTED TO HESITATE TO START AT TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND SHOWED THEM THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR WAS ON AND TOLD THEM MY CAR WOULDN'T START FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS. THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME IT WAS MY BATTERY. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE CAR DROVE FINE BUT I STILL SMELLED FUMES WHEN I CRANK THE CAR AND SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF. ON 8/25/2020 MY CAR WOULDNT START AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO BOMIN CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD THAT MY FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. I'M NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW A 2018 NEW CAR THAT'S NOT TWO YEARS OLD FUEL PUMP GOES OUT.I RESEARCHED FOR RECALLS AND I NOTICED 11/21/2019 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR CHEVY CAMERO DUE TO FUEL PUMP ISSUES. PLEASE KNOW THAT IM NOT TRYING TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR REPAIRS IF THAT'S NEED BE. I JUST WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION PLEASE. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER FRIENDS THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR CAMERO. RIGHT NOW AT A TIME LIKE THIS DOING THIS PANDEMIC AND OUT OF WORK I CANT AFFORD TO PAY $1200 IN REPAIRS IF ITS A POSSIBLE DEFECT. PLEASE HELP ME!
Aug 28, 2020
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
The back window is separating from the top the back window is falling out exactly as described in this other TSA and when this is brought to Chevy attention the say it's not covered even though the car only has 32k miles on it and an extended CPO warranty. I have taken the car to classic Chevrolet in grapevine for them to tell me it's not covered. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10154647-9999.pdf
Mar 14, 2023
I have a 2018 Camaro Convertible. There is a known issue with the convertible tops on these cars. The rear glass separates from the top because of a manufacturing defect. I was told this is not a recall but other Camaro owners reported that GM replaced the top for them at no cost if you make a formal complaint/request. I reached out to GM directly and they told me to visit this webites instead. I am attaching photos.
Dec 14, 2022
WHENEVER THE A/C IS RUNNING THE DEFROSTERS STAY OPEN AND BADLY FOG THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INSIDE...GM IS AWARE AND HAS FIXES THAT DO NOT WORK. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE DEALER AND GM CORRECT IT (IT APPEARS TO BE EXTREMELY WIDESPREAD AS A PROBLEM)...GM RESPONDED THAT THE CAR FUNCTIONS AS IT WAS DESIGNED. I FIND IT DANGEROUS.
Mar 22, 2019
WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER, INSTEAD OF CLEARING THE CONDENSATION, IT CREATES A VERY THICK AREA OF CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE SETTING OR FAN SPEED. I HAVE TO CARRY A MICRO FIBER CLOTH TO CLEAR THIS CONDENSATION REPEATEDLY, EVEN WHILE DRIVING.
Aug 21, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
Trunk flooded with water due to insufficient drainage. Factory radio amplifier and vehicle fuse box are covered in water as well as aftermarket amplifier I've installed. I have parts for inspection if needed. My safety could be at risk if this causes a fire hazard, but I am unsure if that could happen. Other safety risks to myself and other drivers could be present if tail lights stopped working or engine suddenly shutting off. These as well as other things could suddenly stop working if the fuses blow or corroded from water in the fuse box. This is a common problem amongst owners of this vehicle, and has cost large amounts to replace electrical components. My vehicle has not been inspected. I took the vehicle home and parked it after finding water in the trunk. No warning lamps or messages appeared. Symptoms prompting me to check started with radio suddenly going quiet. Followed my loud popping sounds from all speakers. Unknown amount of time before radio and sound symptoms occurred.
Feb 27, 2025
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. When the sunroof overflows or gasket allows moisture to build this area holds water. Unknown water source at this time but there is no drain for the water directed here to go out. Subsequently the electrical is exposed to water causing a fire hazard while driving or running. In my case it melted various relays and wiring harnesses but I was able to find before the fire started. This is also in the vicinity of the fuel tank causing an extreme hazard. When researching I found this model car there were many that had reported it. This could have been extremely dangerous fire while operating and is completely preventable with small alteration. Water should not be directed to this area if it will not have a way to vacate and they have repurposed the area in this way.
Apr 04, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that a manufacturer defect had caused moisture to seep into the trunk compartment. As a result, water had leaking into the battery compartment which had caused the vehicle to shut off while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the defect was confirmed, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Apr 07, 2023
AIR BAGS
3 complaints
I purchased a vehicle from superstar motorz on Portland, Oregon on 1/12/25 and was not adviced the vehicle did not have working airbags and the vehicle is now at a Chevy service in Puyallup, WA. The vehicle does not have functioning air bags. I was advised by the repair facility that in the event of an accident neither of the airbags will deploy. I sent the dealership a formal email asking for a resolution for helping with the repair. But I would also like them to be investigated to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
Jan 25, 2025
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 . I picked up the car a few days later and was told that it was fixed but after the accident , I'm sure it wasnt.
Nov 08, 2023
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. APPARENTLY I ALSO HAVE TO SIGN A WAIVER TO HAVE MY CAR RELEASED FROM BODY SHOP. THIS IS UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE THAT A HUGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY WOULD PRODUCE AN AUTO, AND NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR IT. APPARENTLY THEY DO NOT HAVE A TIME FRAME FOR PRODUCTION. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? THE VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF, AND SMASHED HEAD ON INTO A TREE ON A CITY STREET. MY CAR IS A CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1.
Mar 12, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
I’ve been experiencing my acceleration and brake pedal engaging without my intervention. While driving , a sudden unintended acceleration will occur followed by the brakes engaging by itself. With the sudden acceleration, fail to accelerate, & delay stopping, all of these factors can cause danger to both the passengers in the car, including myself & others on the road around me which is a very big safety issue. In addition , with the problems i was experiencing & engine light being on my display i took the vehicle to be inspected by Don Mealey Chevrolet in Clermont, Florida 347811 on March 31st 2023 . The DTCs Read showed Active, failure code0x00: P0700 Transmission Control System(MIL Request).
Mar 31, 2023
Engine began to shudder as if the engine wants to turn off. It can also feel as if there is some issues with the drive axles. It leads to loss of power of the engine. The loss of power goes away upon shutting the engine off and turning it back on however the check engine light remains on and the error code p0420 displays on the reader.
Sep 02, 2022
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
Car has a power steering problem and car sensors are not working. Tire sensor, ac sensors, etc.
Nov 21, 2025
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I lose power steering randomly. When this occurs I get a service rear diff message on my dash, the fan motor cuts out, and gauges like the speedometer and tachometer go to zero. I took it to a dealer because I saw there was a recall for the exact problem I'm having with power steering, but I guess it's VIN specific and my car is not included in the recall. They also told me they couldn't get it to reproduce the symptoms I was talking about but after I left 10 minutes later it did it in a Walmart parking lot. I got it on video. This has caused one almost serious accident and multiple minor ones, and I can't afford the expensive dealer diagnostic fee and repair. I don't feel safe driving with it. I'm confused why I have the same make model and year of the recall but mine's not included. I called GM and the lady I talked to just kept repeating how my van wasn't included in the VIN specific group, and offered no help other than to go to a dealer and pay them to fix the same problem that is covered by other cars of the same year, make, and model. I asked her if it was possible that maybe their VIN groups should be expanded, especially because it's an 8 year old car and the recall just happened like 6 months ago, so maybe they didnt have all the data or info when they made the group of effected vehicles, and she hung up on me. Please help.
Oct 07, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaint
Side object detection module was shorted out due to water intrusion. Caused by faulty manufacturing material. Caused vehicle to shut down and unable to restart. Large safety concern Warranty company refused to cover the issue.
May 27, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
-Convertible back window popped out on right (passenger side), seal failed. A Chevy repair shop acknowledged the recall but said they did not have technicians trained & were limiting repairs due to COVID-19. -Engine shudders, loss of power -Electrical failure of USB connections in middle console
May 03, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Manufacturer default in the trunk. Water is getting into the trunk causing water to fill up in the battery compartment. Thus, shutting the vehicle electrical system down completely. After researching, I contacted GM who stated that they are unaware of this issue, although many people who own this type of vehicle have had this issue occur.
Apr 12, 2023
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
The vehicle has been taken to the shop 3 times, for service rear axle issue. now has a power steering fault code which when it came on made the car hard to control luckily i was only going 20 mph. the car looses power as well
Jan 04, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
5 times the brakes went out with no warning until they were out then the break assist light came on. It's been in shop 5 times over brake failure.
Jan 03, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
Since I’ve purchased this vehicle I have been having issues with the transmission and engine providing the accurate amount of power as it relates to the acceleration. The persistent issue is the gear shifting lags and rumbles my vehicle each time I accelerate up a hill, accelerating from g20-30mph and it rumbles the gear. I was told the diagnosis was with the spark plugs having an issue on multiple occasions. I’ve changed the spark plugs several times along with maintaining everything else within the vehicle. This problem still persist. In 2019 my vehicle stopped on the road and the issue pointed to the computer module. I got the module replaced but the problem still persisted. This is unacceptable and there needs to be an investigation done as my car has shut down due to this issue, lost power in mid-traffic and who knows what else issues this is causing. If there is not proper function in this area then it will be detrimental to the safety of the driver. I also have records of my visits at the dealer as I brought this to their attention but was brushed off as it being a spark plug issue.
Dec 10, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAMARO. A LOT OF PEOPLE ONLINE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN DRIVING IT. EVEN AFTER SERVICING THE FLUID ETC... IT HAS TO BE THE WAY THEY DESIGNED THE TRANSMISSION.
Apr 13, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE WINDOW WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. THE DOORS WOULD START UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN AND THE DRIVER WINDOW WOULD TRY TO ROLL ALL THE WAY UP UNSUCCESSFULLY. THE CONTROL PANEL WOULD FLASH A NOTICE THAT THE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF. ONE EVENT LASTED 45 SECONDS WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER EVENT WHILE I WAS SITTING AT MY LOCAL CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER. THIS EVENT HAPPENED WHILE THE REMOTE KEY WAS SITTING ON THE DASH IN SERVICE CENTER ENVELOPE AND THE CAR WAS OFF. THE DOORS STARTED UNLOCKING AND LOCKING AND DRIVER WINDOW STARTED GOING UP AND DOWN. THEN ALL THE DOORS LOCKED WITH ME INSIDE OF THE CAR AND I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO GET OUT ALL WHILE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON. I RECORDED THE EVENTS AS THEY OCCURRED BUT THEY ARE IN ,MP4 FORMAT AND I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD THEM.
Jan 21, 2021
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
RAN INTO A SMALL POTHOLE. THE FRAME OF THE CAR BROKE CAUSING DIFFICULTIES WITH STEERING AND STABILITY. POOR DESIGN AND MATERIALS WILL NOT STAND NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Sep 01, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
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.
Apr 20, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE LOCKS UP AND BRAKES BECOME HARD AS A ROCK, AND CAUSE ME TO SPIN OUT ON THE FREEWAY. 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.
Jan 23, 2020
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DELAMINATES DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN AND/OR INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF GLASS TO FABRIC MATERIAL OF TOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR TWICE WITHIN LESS THAN A YEAR. TOP WAS REPLACED ONCE AND NOW I NEED IT REPLACED AGAIN. GLASS COULD POTENTIALLY FALL INWARD TO INJURE A PASSENGER OR FALL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY OR INTO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE. SO FAR GM'S SOLUTION HAS BEEN TO REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE TOP.
Dec 24, 2019
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT KUNI CHEVROLET IN SACRAMENTO, CA SINCE 2/1/19 AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON, WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CAUSED ME TO VEER ACROSS 2 LANES. THANKFULLY I DID NOT HIT ANOTHER CAR.
May 10, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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. THE WHOLE CAR WAS CONSUMED BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.
Mar 01, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2018 CHEVY CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RPM METER. *LD *TR
Feb 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES ATTEMPTING TO START FROM A STOP. VEHICLE HAS ALSO STALLED GOING UP DRIVEWAYS. ONLY WAY TO AVOID STALLING IS TO NOT APPLY THROTTLE OR RIDE THE CLUTCH WHICH IS GOING TO PREMATURELY WEAR SAID CLUTCH.
Mar 08, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
LOSS POWER ON TAKE OFF MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 12, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro have?
The 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro currently has 73 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro?
The most common problems reported for the 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2018 CHEVROLET Camaro comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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