2018 Chevrolet Camaro
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 20 of 80 complaints (25%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 186 in 2017 to 80 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,100 | 2,850–5,150 | 2,700–5,150 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–25 | 15–25 | 15–25 | 16–25 | 16–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–22 / 25–31 | 12–22 / 20–31 | 13–22 / 20–31 | 13–22 / 20–31 | 13–22 / 20–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 353–457 | 357–591 | 354–582 | 354–571 | 353–571 | |
| Complaints filed | 141 | 186 | 80 | 52 | 31 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Electrical: 20 of 80 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA rates it 15–25 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA estimates $2,700–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 19 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 (low) | 396 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 14 mpg | 20 mpg (low) | 16 mpg | $4,850 | 559 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,100 | 457 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 27 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 442 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 13 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $5,150 (high) | 582 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 22 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $3,100 | 354 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg | 30 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 379 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 28 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 437 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
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.
Consequence: 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 21V211000 · Mar 26, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.