2017 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 5th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (58 complaints, 31%), typically at around 27,280 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 189owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 58 | 31% | 27,280 | “steering assist” (19%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 54 | 29% | 20,000 | “torque converter” (13%) | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 13% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 25 | 13% | 16,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 12% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 8% | 7,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5% | 48,023 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 27,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 15,600 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 30,150 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 78,023 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 11,520 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On September 21st at 11:00am, I turned on my vehicle and a message stating: drive with care service power steering appeared on my dash. When I attempted to put the vehicle in drive and pull out of my parking spot, my steering wheel was completely locked. I could not turn left or right at all. I put…
I purchased two Lexani LX-Twenty Performance tires, both 285/30R20 99W, for my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible on April 19, 2026. On June 9, 2026, while driving down Highway 21 in Sparta, WI, I noticed my vehicle begin to shake. I was traveling at approximately 60mph when I began slowing down…
I purchased two Lexani LX-Twenty Performance tires, both size 285/30R20 99W, on April 19, 2026, for my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible. On 18 September, 2026, at approximately 1:48am, while traveling on I-88 East near exit 131 in Downers Grove, IL I felt my vehicle begin to shake. I heard a…
Hard/Erratic shifting and feels like youâre driving over rumble strips. The day I purchased the car.
Iâve been experiencing shuttering and hard shifting since day one of purchasing my car
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 Camaro | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report steering, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 58 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.