The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Camaro · 2018
2018 Chevrolet Camaro. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 20 / 30 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 19 / 29 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 28 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 17 / 27 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S10) | RWD | 13 / 21 / 15 | Premium | $5,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,800 and 37,400 miles. Median 21,000, from 34 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 44,700 | 25,100–57,100 | 6 |
| Steering | 30,100 | 18,200–40,600 | 8 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19,500 | 7,500–26,300 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 26% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 26% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Stability control | 12% |
| Steering | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
25V175000 Mar 2025 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. 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. 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.
21V211000 Mar 2021 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. 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. 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.
Manufacturer communications 1278
Chevy filed 1278 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with a complaint
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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