2018 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 21%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 21% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has been at kuni Chevrolet in sacramento, ca since 2/1/19 and they have been unable to fix the problem, stability control light on, when I drive over a bump at highway speeds it caused me to veer across 2 lanes. Thankfully I did not hit another car.”
NHTSA complaint #11206841, filed 2019-05, 20,000 miles“Grinding sound coming from the rear end,it does it while turning when the car is cold or sat for a few hours, I'm worried that it's going to lock up some day while traveling. I bought it new and the noise started at about 4000 miles, they changed the fluid and the noise never went away, I try to explain it when I take it in, but they're driving it after it's warmed up , so no noises every time, thanks, and I hear about this from other owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11280428, filed 2019-11, 4,000 miles“Engine cuts out when starting out in 1st gear. Manual transmission. Engine stalled easily. Was rear ended because engine cut out when starting from light and truck behind me drove into me.”
NHTSA complaint #11331383, filed 2020-06, 500 miles“On or about november 26, 2020, at 1:30 am while driving on I-30 westbound in texarkana, tx traveling at the posted speed of 75 MPH in a 2018 Camaro zl1. The transmission blew out while in cruise control and all systems that transmit power from the engine or propulsion device to the wheels were lost and the vehicle had to coast onto the emergency shoulder until it came to a complete stop away from oncoming traffic. I had contacted chevy emergency roadside assistance through the vehicles onstar and this service was of no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376919, filed 2020-11, 25,805 miles“Transmission isn't controlled well. When coming to a complete stop the transmission tends to shift to 1st gear violently which may cause the vehicle to move forward and hit a car in front of you. 2018 Camaro 2.0”
NHTSA complaint #11389336, filed 2021-01, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11012951Jan 10, 2025This Preliminary Information communicates additional information to the customer on the "No Lift Shift" feature found on all Manual Transmission equipped Camaros.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 50% |
| 2020 | 11 | 34% |
| 2019 | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 | 54 | 28% |
| 2016 | 48 | 34% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 20 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 16% |
| 1995 | 23 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology