2018 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 21% of all complaints filed for the year, with median mileage at failure of 23,000. A related recall (25V175000) covers electric power steering assist failure, though some owners report their VIN was excluded.
- Steering complaints
- 17
- 21% of 80
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly while driving, making the steering wheel very hard or stiff to turn.
- A dash warning reading "service power steering" appears before the steering wheel stiffens or the system fails.
- Steering wheel shakes or shudders violently after a power steering fault message, sometimes continuing briefly after the car is shut off.
- Vehicle drifts or wanders left and right on its own, forcing the driver to constantly correct, even after alignments and tire rotations.
- Steering gear or rack and pinion reported as failed, requiring replacement and reprogramming at the dealer.
- Some owners with steering failures were told their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same symptoms.
When 2018 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2020, latest Jun 18, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
- NHTSA 25V175000Mar 20, 2025Steering934 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Risk: 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.
Steering complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
- NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2018 Camaro, which is 21% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
- Yes. Recall 25V175000 covers 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles for electric power steering assist failure, with dealers replacing the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2018 Camaro?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering issues on the 2018 Camaro is 23,000 miles.
- Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries on the 2018 Camaro?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported, though several owners describe near-misses.
- Does the recall cover every 2018 Camaro with steering problems?
- Not according to owner reports; some complaints describe being told their VIN was not included in the recall even though they experienced the same power steering failure.