Model year
2018 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 81 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20), STEERING (18), POWER TRAIN (17). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 76 complaints
- 2001 48 complaints
- 2002 68 complaints
- 2010 295 complaints
- 2011 194 complaints
- 2012 113 complaints
- 2013 187 complaints
- 2014 188 complaints
- 2015 206 complaints
- 2016 141 complaints
- 2017 190 complaints
- 2018 81 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 14 complaints
- 2023 15 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
Recalls
25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
21V211000 · Mar 25, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Complaints
81 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| SS 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| SS C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| ZL1 2 DR RWD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
| ZL1 C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.083 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Camaro · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Camaro · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Camaro · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 28 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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