2018 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 19% of the 80 total complaints filed for this model year. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 12,613 miles. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 19% of 80
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 12,613 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine shuddering or losing power while driving, sometimes accompanied by the check engine light and error codes.
- Some describe transmission shudder that continues even after fluid service, with the driver blaming the powertrain design.
- Several complaints describe oil pump failures causing a rapid drop in oil pressure at relatively low mileage, sometimes just outside or within warranty.
- A few owners noticed exhaust rattle or leak noises coming from underneath the center console area, which a dealer confirmed but called safe to drive.
- One complaint involved incorrect torque management on a manual-transmission trim, cutting engine power and causing the car to bog down or stall when pulling into traffic.
When 2018 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 2, 2017, latest Jan 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2018 Camaro, which makes up 19% of the 80 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Camaro engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the reported engine complaints for the 2018 Camaro.
- At what mileage do 2018 Camaro engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2018 Camaro is 12,613 miles.
- Did the 2018 Camaro engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these engine complaints.
- How does the 2018 Camaro compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2018 Camaro's engine complaints are 19% of its total complaints, similar in share to the 2016 (19%) and 2011 (19%) model years, and lower in raw count than the 2010 model year's 93 engine complaints.