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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,545 miles

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2018 Chevrolet Camaro electrical problems

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2018 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Comments

problem #14

Apr 012024

Camaro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ignition switch shorted, a fuse shorted and these symptoms revealed a bigger problem. The holding area for the tire in the rear (does not hold a tire because of space issue) was repurposed by the manufacturer to mount the rear fuse box and amp. When the sunroof overflows or gasket allows moisture to build this area holds water. Unknown water source at this time but there is no drain for the water directed here to go out. Subsequently the electrical is exposed to water causing a fire hazard while driving or running. In my case it melted various relays and wiring harnesses but I was able to find before the fire started. This is also in the vicinity of the fuel tank causing an extreme hazard. When researching I found this model car there were many that had reported it. This could have been extremely dangerous fire while operating and is completely preventable with small alteration. Water should not be directed to this area if it will not have a way to vacate and they have repurposed the area in this way.

- Rose Hill Acres, TX, USA

problem #13

Mar 232023

Camaro

  • miles
Manufacturer default in the trunk. Water is getting into the trunk causing water to fill up in the battery compartment. Thus, shutting the vehicle electrical system down completely. After researching, I contacted GM who stated that they are unaware of this issue, although many people who own this type of vehicle have had this issue occur.

- Tuskegee, AL, USA

problem #12

Mar 302023

Camaro 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that a manufacturer defect had caused moisture to seep into the trunk compartment. As a result, water had leaking into the battery compartment which had caused the vehicle to shut off while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the defect was confirmed, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #11

Mar 252023

Camaro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I-??ve been experiencing my acceleration and brake pedal engaging without my intervention. While driving, a sudden unintended acceleration will occur followed by the brakes engaging by itself. With the sudden acceleration, fail to accelerate, & delay stopping, all of these factors can cause danger to both the passengers in the car, including myself & others on the road around me which is a very big safety issue. In addition, with the problems i was experiencing & engine light being on my display i took the vehicle to be inspected by Don Mealey Chevrolet in Clermont, Florida 347811 on March 31st 2023. The DTCs Read showed Active, failure code0x00: P0700 Transmission Control System(MIL Request).

- Windermere , FL, USA

problem #10

Dec 072022

Camaro

  • miles
The vehicle has been taken to the shop 3 times, for service rear axle issue. now has a power steering fault code which when it came on made the car hard to control luckily i was only going 20 mph. the car looses power as well

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #9

Aug 272022

Camaro

  • miles
Engine began to shudder as if the engine wants to turn off. It can also feel as if there is some issues with the drive axles. It leads to loss of power of the engine. The loss of power goes away upon shutting the engine off and turning it back on however the check engine light remains on and the error code p0420 displays on the reader.

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #8

Mar 202021

Camaro

  • 48,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Camaro's rear compartment fuse box is under the mat in the trunk. Somehow the water goes inside the trunk, which is expected because the trunk is for storage or transfer G the grocery. Short ckt happens because of that. Moreover, the trunk door gets open while driving and getting smoke and getting 100% of chance of fire if I don't take a necessary step. I think it is a manufacturing defect and very dangerous for another driver too because the location of that module is at the wrong place.

- Milpitas, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 212020

Camaro

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that the instrument panel and on-star service failed to operate as designed. The doors failed to open and various electrical failures occurred remotely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer lindsey Chevrolet located at 15605 jefferson davis hwy, woodbridge, va 22191, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle had been hacked and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #6

Jan 182021

Camaro

  • 32,440 miles
The driver side door started making a knocking noise and the window would not shut all the way. The doors would start unlocking on their own and the driver window would try to roll all the way up unsuccessfully. The control panel would flash a notice that the door was unlocked and the interior lights stayed on while driving and when parked and engine turned off. One event lasted 45 seconds while I was driving on the interstate highway and another event while I was sitting at my local Chevrolet service center. This event happened while the remote key was sitting on the dash in service center envelope and the car was off. The doors started unlocking and locking and driver window started going up and down. Then all the doors locked with me inside of the car and I could not open the door to get out all while the interior lights stayed on. I recorded the events as they occurred but they are in, MP4 format and I am unable to upload them.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 302020

Camaro

  • 41,441 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that after parking, turning off the vehicle, and then exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact was unaware of the cause of the smoke. The contact attempted to unlock the trunk of the vehicle however, the trunk failed to unlock. The contact stated that after a while, the smoke eventually dissipated. Rick hendricks Chevrolet of atlanta (3277 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678)497-4598) was contacted and the contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the service advisor that the fuse box was completely corroded due to water intrusion inside of the trunk of the vehicle in near proximity to the fuse panel. The contact was informed that the fuse box, wiring harness, and a module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, three months later the same failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer however, there were no additional repairs performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,441.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 112020

Camaro

  • 53,750 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After shifting into park the display shows action required shift to park and will not shutoff the ignition. (stationary/parked)

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 282019

Camaro

  • 0 miles
If the car is not kept on a charging system the battery can drain within 48 hours - 2 weeks. When I leave the car in the garage with the doors locked for 48 hours the battery goes dead. When I leave it in the garage for a week unlocked the battery is dead. It took 45 minutes to jump start it.

- Springdale, AR, USA

problem #2

Oct 242018

Camaro 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2018 Chevy Camaro. Consumer writes in regards to defective RPM meter.

- Fox Lake, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 072018

Camaro

  • 3,000 miles
The vehicle has stalled numerous times attempting to start from a stop. Vehicle has also stalled going up driveways. Only way to avoid stalling is to not apply throttle or ride the clutch which is going to prematurely wear said clutch.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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