How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Camaro, which is 21% of the 80 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Camaro.

At what mileage do 2018 Camaro transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 19,500 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2018 Camaro owners report?

Owners describe stalling in manual gears, violent or jerky shifting, hard grinding downshifts into 2nd gear, unwanted 1st-gear lurches at stops, and shuddering tied to transmission fluid.

Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Camaro includes 1 crash and 1 injury among the 17 complaints.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 21% of its 80 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 19,500. There are no related recalls filed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 21% of 80
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 19,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Manual transmission cars stall or cut out when starting off in 1st gear, sometimes causing a crash.
Owners of turbocharged models describe violent or jerky shifting when the car is first driven, with lag when accelerating.
Manual transmission owners report hard downshifts into 2nd gear, with grinding, popping into neutral, and a fluttering or rubbing noise from the shifter.
Some cars shift hard into 1st gear when coming to a complete stop, causing unwanted forward movement.
Automatic transmission owners describe a shudder tied to transmission fluid that causes a major loss of power, making it unsafe to pull into traffic.
Drivers report a rumbling or rumble-strip-like sensation through the drivetrain on smooth roads, unresolved by new tires.

When 2018 Chevrolet Camaro transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201047 (16%)
201118 (9%)
201215 (13%)
201316 (9%)
201415 (8%)
201519 (9%)
201648 (34%)
201754 (29%)
201817 (21%)
201920 (38%)
202010 (32%)
20219 (50%)
20223 (23%)
20232 (13%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro have?: NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Camaro, which is 21% of the 80 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Camaro.
At what mileage do 2018 Camaro transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 19,500 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2018 Camaro owners report?: Owners describe stalling in manual gears, violent or jerky shifting, hard grinding downshifts into 2nd gear, unwanted 1st-gear lurches at stops, and shuddering tied to transmission fluid.
Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Camaro includes 1 crash and 1 injury among the 17 complaints.