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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
81
Latest campaign
Mar 20, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Mar 20, 2025
Air bags1Mar 25, 2021

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 20, 2025Latest campaign
Mar 20, 202525V175000

Steering: electric power assist system

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V175000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
Mar 25, 202121V211000

Air bags: frontal

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V211000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V211000 · Mar 25, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component81

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
81Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2025020
Steering1822000
Power train1721101
Engine1519000
Unknown or other1012000
Structure67010
Fuel/propulsion system56000
Air bags45221
Visibility/wiper45000
Electronic stability control (ESC)45203
Service brakes22101
Suspension22000
Visibility11000
Lane departure11000
Exterior lighting11000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Camaro, Camaro SS, Camaro ZL1.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn.”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766777
  • Power train

    “I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding the well documented transmission shudder issue affecting my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LT.”

    Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11761122
  • Visibility

    “The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rear glass attached to the cloth convertible top had become unsecured and the contact was concerned that the rear glass may separate from the…”

    Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757666

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2018 Chevrolet Camaro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The most recent, 25V175000 (reported March 20, 2025), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 81 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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