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2018 Chevrolet Camaro

2018 Chevrolet Camaro: electrical and steering lead owner complaints

Across 77 owner complaints to NHTSA, the electrical system is the most-reported area at 20 reports (26%), followed by steering and power train, tied at 16 reports each (21%). Most complaints did not involve a crash or injury. The electrical system reports include 2 fires, and the power train category has the only crash and injury in this data.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 26%
Most-reported area: 20 complaints (26%), including 2 fires, with no crashes or injuries reported. Owners describe the battery draining and going dead after the car sits for a few days.
Steering0 21%
16 complaints (21%), with no crashes or injuries reported. Owners describe a "Service Power Steering" warning appearing while driving.
Power Train safety 21%
16 complaints (21%), and the only category here with a crash and an injury (1 each). Owners report a grinding noise from the rear end, especially when the car is cold or turning.
Engine0 19%
15 complaints (19%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe the car cutting engine power and bogging down or stalling when taking off from a stop.
Structure safety 8%
6 complaints (8%), including 1 fire, with no crashes or injuries reported. One owner describes a fire that started inside the car and spread to the seat.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 77 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.