2018 Chevrolet Camaro power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 described in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 18-NA-355. The…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“I lose power steering randomly. When this occurs I get a service rear diff message on my dash, the fan motor cuts out, and gauges like the speedometer and tachometer go to zero. I took it to a dealer because I saw there was a recall for the exact problem I'm having with power steering, but I guess…”
filed Oct 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 10 | 32% |
| 2019 Camaro | 20 | 38% |
| 2017 Camaro | 54 | 29% |
| 2016 Camaro | 48 | 34% |
| 2015 Camaro | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 Camaro | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 Camaro | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Camaro | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 Camaro | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 Camaro | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 Camaro | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 Camaro | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.