This page covers 2 recalls, 76 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro.
15–25 mpg combined
9.4–15.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 8 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering is the top complaint area for the 2018 Camaro, with owners frequently describing sudden, intermittent loss of power steering, often mid-turn or at low speeds. Several reports describe the steering wheel becoming very hard to turn with little warning. A recurring detail is that the power steering loss arrives alongside other symptoms: the rear differential warning appearing on the dash, the fan cutting out, and gauges like the speedometer and tachometer dropping to zero simultaneously, suggesting a broader electrical or control-module event rather than a steering-only fault. The powertrain is the second most-reported area, with owners describing engine problems including lifter failures. The electrical system draws a separate cluster of complaints, including a "shift to park" message appearing while the car is already in park, which can leave the vehicle partially powered and drain the battery.
76
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has two recalls, the more serious being a steering wheel airbag emblem that can break apart during deployment and send plastic fragments into the cabin.
The electric power steering system can also lose its assist unexpectedly, requiring noticeably more physical effort to turn the wheel, particularly at low speeds where steering feel is heaviest.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may lose its power assist function, making steering harder to control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic Camaro emblem on the steering wheel air bag cover may separate and detach when the driver's front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
