2017 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 27,280 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (19% of reports).
- 58steering complaints
- 27,280median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 11 of 58 complaints (19%)
- Service power: mentioned in 7 of 58 complaints (12%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 7 of 58 complaints (12%)
- Wheel seized: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Camaro | 5 | 9% | 6,000 |
| 2018 Camaro | 18 | 22% | 30,085 |
| 2017 Camaro | 58 | 31% | 27,280 |
| 2016 Camaro | 22 | 16% | 35,500 |
| 2015 Camaro | 17 | 8% | 39,000 |
| 2014 Camaro | 32 | 17% | 26,657 |
| 2013 Camaro | 23 | 12% | 19,900 |
| 2012 Camaro | 8 | 7% | 18,625 |
| 2011 Camaro | 14 | 7% | 12,398 |
| 2010 Camaro | 13 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Camaro | 2 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2001 Camaro | 6 | 13% | 53,500 |
| 2000 Camaro | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 1999 Camaro | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1998 Camaro | 8 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 1997 Camaro | 5 | 7% | 57,300 |
| 1996 Camaro | 6 | 5% | 100 |
| 1995 Camaro | 13 | 6% | 83,021 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
The steering system stopped working suddenly. Sounds exactly like the recall but my VIN is not included in the recall. I had to replace the steering system at the local deal shop and I paid 100% of the cost. It only has 12,000 miles.
The vehicle has repeatedly lost electrical power while driving. During one incident at approximately 50 mph, the vehicleâs electronics shut off and power steering assist stuttered/lost assist for several seconds, causing reduced vehicle control. During another incident while turning/in a turning…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chevrolet Camaros have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about steering for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (31% of the 189 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 27,280 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 11 of 58 complaints, followed by “service power” (7).
Other 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems
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See all 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems or steering problems across all Camaro years.