Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Chevrolet Camaro across 18 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (58). The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (7% of reports).
- 256steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 24mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 30%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.
- Service power steering: mentioned in 19 of 256 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 256 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 24 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 (4)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2017, 2018
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
Model years: 2017
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.
Steering
Model years: 2014
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Model years: 1995
Problem: The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Risk: This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 power steering warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and…
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 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 side. Additionally, the message "Service Power Steering Assist" was displayed. The contact referenced…
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 Chevrolet Camaros have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 256 owner complaints about steering for the Chevrolet Camaro. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Camaro steering?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 19 of 256 complaints.
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