Are there open safety recalls?
2 open
Ask the seller for proof each was fixed. Repairs are free — and there’s also an open investigation.
FREE VEHICLE RESEARCH
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file, 81 owner complaints, and gets about 15 mpg combined. Here's the full free record from NHTSA and the EPA.
FREE PUBLIC RECORD · U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA
2018 Chevrolet Camaro
- Engine 8-cyl 6.2L
- Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel Premium
- Body Subcompact Cars
Should you worry?
Look closer
Something in the public record needs a closer look before you buy.
What do owners report?
5 injuries reported
5 of 81 reports (~6%). On a high-volume model that alone isn’t unusual — look for patterns below.
How did it score in crash tests?
5 out of 5 stars
5 is best. This model scored well in government crash tests.
Open recalls · nearby years
Same make and model. This car is the 2018.
- 20161recall
- 20173recalls
- 2018 · this car2recalls
- 20191recall
Based on free U.S. government safety data · checked September 30, 2026.
SAFETY
Will it protect people in a crash?
These are government crash-test scores. 5 stars is best. They rate this year and model, not your exact car.
- Overall
- 5 / 5 stars
- Frontal
- 4 / 5 stars
- Side
- 5 / 5 stars
- Side pole
- 5 / 5 stars
- Rollover
- 5 / 5 stars
Factory safety & driver-assist equipment
- Stability control
- Standard
Tested as: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD · 2 versions tested
Open safety recalls
2 openA recall means the manufacturer must fix a safety problem for free at a dealer. Ask the seller for proof the work was done.
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Air Bags
25/03/2021
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.
How they fix it: 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.
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Steering
20/03/2025
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.
How they fix it: 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.
The government also has an open investigation on this model. Look it up on nhtsa.gov before you buy.
From NHTSA (U.S. safety agency) · checked September 30, 2026.
OWNERS
What problems do owners report?
People file these with the government when something goes wrong. They show patterns, not a diagnosis of any one car for sale.
Owner reports · nearby years
Same make and model. This car is the 2018.
- 2016141reports
- 2017189reports
- 2018 · this car81reports
- 201952reports
81 owner reports on file
5 crash mentions 4 fire mentions 5 injury mentions
Parts mentioned most often. Longer bar = more reports. Counts are out of 81 total reports.
- STEERING 18 of 81
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. The service power steering warning light was illuminated
- POWER TRAIN 15 of 81
I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding the well documented transmission shudder issue affecting my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LT. My vehicle currently has only 29,800 miles, yet it has begun experiencing the same symptoms d
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 of 81
Getting shift to park message when car is already in park preventing the car from completely turning off. Leaving the car partially on draining the battery- Failed transmission controls
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9 of 81
Transmission shudder, car was recalled in 2021. Now it’s backing doing the same thing in 2026
- ENGINE 6 of 81
Lifter collapsed. Car had new gm lifters put in with a new camshaft in august of 2025 they have about 5k miles on them and failed they are the gm high performance lifters
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4 of 81
The car lost power completely the engine would not start problem with fuel pump a loud or high-pitched whining noise from the fuel tank, intermittent stalling or power loss, decreased fuel economy, difficulty starting, and engine sputtering
Bars are sized relative to the most-mentioned part on this list, not to 100% of all cars.
From NHTSA owner complaints · checked September 30, 2026. Anyone can file a report; they are not verified repairs.
FUEL COST
What does it cost to drive?
EPA estimates for this year and model. Your real cost depends on gas prices, how you drive, and how far you go.
Combined MPG · nearby years
Same make and model. This car is the 2018.
- 201620mpg
- 201715mpg
- 2018 · this car15mpg
- 201916mpg
$5,300
estimated fuel cost per year if you drive about 15,000 miles
Miles per gallon. Higher is cheaper to drive.
City driving 13 mpg
Highway driving 21 mpg
Combined (typical mix) 15 mpg
Over 5 years, compared to an average new car
This model is estimated to cost about $15,000 more on fuel.
Spends more Saves more
- Passenger space
- 77 cubic feet
- Cargo space
- 8 cubic feet
From EPA fueleconomy.gov · checked September 30, 2026.
HOW IT WAS BUILT
Factory details
What’s on the build record for this VIN or model.
Engine
8-cyl 6.2L
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (S10)
Fuel
Premium
See all factory details (7)
- Engine
- 8-cyl 6.2L
- Cylinders
- 8
- Displacement
- 6.2 L
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Fuel
- Premium
From EPA and NHTSA vehicle records · checked September 30, 2026.
What this free check does not include
We only show free U.S. government data: safety recalls, owner reports, crash tests, and fuel economy. We do not show prior accidents, flood or salvage titles, odometer rollback, insurance history, or a “should you buy” verdict on a specific listing. For that kind of check on one car for sale, use the VINly app.
BEFORE YOU BUY
What to check on this car
Confirm the recalls were fixed
This model has 2 open NHTSA recalls (including the air bags). Recall repairs are free at the dealer, so ask the seller for proof the remedy was performed, or verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.
Watch for a pending investigation
NHTSA has an open investigation covering this model. A recall can follow an investigation, so check nhtsa.gov for the latest before you commit.
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Test-drive the basics
Cold start, full-lock steering both ways, firm brakes with no pulsing, smooth shifts, and every electronic feature. Warning lights should come on at key-on, then go out.
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Check the title and the VIN
Confirm the title status in hand matches the listing, and that the VIN matches across the dash, door jamb, and title. VINly does not show ownership or accident history, for that, run a paid report like Carfax.
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Ask the seller the right questions
Why they are selling, any service records, accident or panel-repaint history, how many owners, and whether any open recalls were completed.
See the full used-car inspection checklist. None of this replaces a hands-on inspection by a mechanic.
FOR SALE NEAR YOU
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Quick answers
What is recalled on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro? +
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, including the air bags. See the full list above, and confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro get? +
The EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro at 15 mpg combined (13 city / 21 highway), about $5,300 a year in fuel.
How safe is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro? +
NHTSA's NCAP program gives the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for rollover resistance.
What do owners complain about on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro? +
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, including 5 involving a crash. The most-reported area is steering.
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