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The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file, 78 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.

Caution

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.

Caution

What do owners report?

5 injuries reported

5 of 78 reports (~6%). On a high-volume model that alone isn’t unusual — look for patterns below.

Good

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 July 28, 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
Government crash-test photo
Photo from a government crash test of this model

Tested as: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD · 2 versions tested

Open safety recalls

2 open

A recall means the manufacturer must fix a safety problem for free at a dealer. Ask the seller for proof the work was done.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 July 28, 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.

  • 2016138reports
  • 2017183reports
  • 2018 · this car78reports
  • 201951reports

78 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 78 total reports.

  • STEERING 17 of 78

    The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost steering functionality, preventing the contact from steering from side to side. Additionally, the message "Service Po

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 of 78

    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

  • POWER TRAIN 14 of 78

    The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission shuddered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the residence. The dealer was conta

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9 of 78

    Transmission shudder, car was recalled in 2021. Now it’s backing doing the same thing in 2026

  • ENGINE 6 of 78

    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 78

    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 July 28, 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

$4,950

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 $14,000 more on fuel.

Spends more Saves more
Passenger space
77 cubic feet
Cargo space
8 cubic feet

From EPA fueleconomy.gov · checked July 28, 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 July 28, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

2018 Chevrolet Camaro listings

    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 $4,950 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 78 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, including 5 involving a crash. The most-reported area is steering.

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