Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V175000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V211000 Steering Wheel Emblem May Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 81 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has a moderate number of complaints and two NHTSA recalls, suggesting average reliability. Issues are primarily related to the electrical system and steering. The provided data is somewhat limited, so while the vehicle doesn't exhibit alarming trends, potential buyers should be cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Cooling system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Electrical failures
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.