Common Problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
Drivetrain, Transmission Issues:
“Car feels like you are driving over rumble strips when the road is clearly smooth. Tried buying new tires and nothing would fix it. Then looked online and found many thousands of people having same issue that has affected all gm 8 speed transmissions for several years. There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) 18-NA-355 on it due to how many people have had this issue. It explains that GM was using fluid that had water issues in it causing all these issues and that the fix is to have it flushed out and replaced with something better. GM was replacing the fluid themselves on unsold vehicles but any that were sold are apparently on their own as they want well over $600 to replace the fluid due to their incompetence. I get that things happen but companies should own up to their mistakes and just fix them. Not asking for anything special just fix your mistake and call it good. Called them and they just want to give a generic response of "you should get that looked at and fixed". Have been a large family of GM only vehicles but we have bought our last one.”
“The transmission shudder from bad transmission fluid results in major loss of power and makes it unsafe to turn left on green on green ..makes me afraid to pull out knowing it might shudder and not get out of the way in time for city traffic...”
“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”
Electrical Problems:
“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.”
“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.”
Engine Troubles:
“Came in due to an exhaust rattle issue on my vehicle. The issue was duplicated by the dealership, and they informed me that there is a leak in the exhaust system that is causing this rattle noise. The leak is in the center of the exhaust pipe, underneath the center console. I was told by the dealership that the vehicle is safe to operate, however that is not my experience. There is excessive noise coming from the exhaust causing disturbance in my neighborhood, and also the smell of exhaust gas is at times apparent in the cabin. This issue has not been resolved for over 2 months now, with dealership continuing to push the delivery date of the part on a weekly basis, without providing any interim solution to address the problem until the part is available.”
“On the ZL1 trim package, manual transmission cars when taking off from a stop the the cars torque management system is incorrectly configured and senses wheel slip (evident on the elsd slip gauge) and cuts engine power and causes the car to bog down and potentially stall. This is especially dangerous when pulling out into traffic and is a matter of time before it causes an accident. This is a known issue and discussed at length on numerous forums.”
Steering Problems:
“The contact owns a Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the power steering system failed, and the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle veered to the side of the road where it was restarted and driven to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering warning light might have been illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.”
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line. The contact stated that the vehicle drifted to the left and to the right causing the driver to over compensate while steering. The vehicle was taken to several unknown dealers where the mechanics performed alignments and tire rotations however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was tramlining which was a natural vehicle response to the road surface. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000.”
Sources: www.nhtsa.gov, carcomplaints.com
California Lemon Law and How Valero Law Can Assist
The California Lemon Law provides essential protection to consumers who find themselves with defective vehicles. If you own a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro and have experienced persistent issues similar to those mentioned above, you may be eligible for protection under the Lemon Law. Valero Law is well-versed in handling Lemon Law cases and will guide you through the process. We are dedicated to making sure you understand your rights and priorities. Contact us today for a free consultation, and we will work diligently to assist you in obtaining the justice you deserve for your problematic vehicle.