2018 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
One known issue worth checking: 8-speed automatic (8L90/8L45) — torque-converter shudder & harsh shifts. 2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.
A rumble-strip shudder at light throttle 30–50 mph, clunky 1–2 or 2–3 shifts. Ask whether the fix-flush or a valve body / trans replacement was done.
Known problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
8-speed automatic (8L90/8L45) — torque-converter shudder & harsh shifts $300–$3,500 to fix
If equipped with the 8-speed automatic (many of these years still used a 6-speed), it shudders (a 'driving over rumble strips' feel around 30–50 mph) and can shift harshly. GM issued repeated fluid-flush and valve-body TSBs and faced a class action; some got a transmission replacement.
Check for: A rumble-strip shudder at light throttle 30–50 mph, clunky 1–2 or 2–3 shifts. Ask whether the fix-flush or a valve body / trans replacement was done.
Basis: GM 8-speed TSBs; class-action litigation; NHTSA complaints
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Steering
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 25V175000
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.
Fix: 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.
- Airbags
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.
Details 21V211000
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.
Fix: 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.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Seat belts: - on certain vehicles if a driver repeatedly sits on the seat belt cable cover located atthe base of the driver?s seat when entering the vehicle, it may cause the seat belt pretensioner to bend sharply over theseat side shield.
- Warranty extension: Certain 2018-2019 model year Chevrolet Camaro vehicles, equipped with competition-oriented tires (RPO R6O/A1Z/ZL1), may have a section missing in the…
- Warranty extension: Certain vehicles, equipped with competition-oriented tires (RPO R6O/AZ1/ZL1), may have a section missing in the High-Performance Owner's Manual Supplement explaining warnings about certain conditions when the competition-oriented tires should not be used.
- Airbags: Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) was reprogrammed during service with the incorrect calibration, which is intended for high performance (HP) vehicles.
- Transmission: Certain vehicles, equipped with 10-speed automatic transmission (RPO MGL), may have a condition in which the transmission was overfilled during production.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
80 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
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