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2018 Chevrolet Camaro LS Convertible 8AT

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LS Convertible 8AT is a 275-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged convertible with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,905 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 275 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$31,905
MSRP with Destination$32,900
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type2.0L turbocharged I-4 DOHC VVT DI
Displacement2 L
Horsepower275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque295 lb-ft @ 3000-4500 rpm (SAE) rpm
Redline7,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP245/50R18 all-season
Tires RearP245/50R18 all-season

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (8.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2018 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CAMARO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 20, 2025 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V175000

Mar 25, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

NHTSA campaign 21V211000

81 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CAMARO

Owner Complaints

81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CAMARO (5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System20
Steering18
Power Train17
Engine15
Unknown Or Other10
Structure6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 24, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The service…”
Aug 31, 2026 · Power Train
“I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding the well documented transmission shudder issue affecting my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro LT. My vehicle currently has only 29,800 miles, yet it…”
Aug 18, 2026 · Visibility
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rear glass attached to the cloth convertible top had become unsecured and the contact was concerned that the rear glass may…”
Jun 18, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost steering functionality, preventing the contact from steering from side to…”
May 23, 2026 · Steering
“Major steering issues car loses the power steering randomly, will be driving around a corner and the car won’t turn at all very dangerous car only has 13,000 miles on it”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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