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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the steering (31% of complaints, typically around 27,500 miles). It is 4th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Steering
58 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
Steering wheel torque sensor failed open causing loss of power steering. Error code c0545. There is an active gm factory recall for power steering failure, recall number: n182182760 and NHTSA campaign number: 19v086000. Unfortunately, my VIN was not part of that recall. Power steering failure occurred at 27,280 miles…
Complete loss of power steering , recall was issued february 7th. I am experiencing this issue almost daily while my vehicle is in motion anywhere and there is still no remedy for this issue.
Transmission
54 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passengerâs side tire would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact had all the tires replaced and the tires rotated; however…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter was rough while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective transmission. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
Engine
25 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
When taking off from a stop, at normal speed, the engine bogs and almost stalls. This requires a re application of the clutch and more throttle to prevent stalling. This happens almost daily. It has happened while pulling into traffic from a driveway and almost caused an accident. I have been driving with a clutch for…
2017 Camaro zl1 manual this is specific for this car model. There is an issue with throttle response when moving out of a stop. Engine stalls and RPM comes back afterward very high. This is dangerous on cross road stops and stop lights. Had few events the car would almost stall and be in a dangerous place in the road…
Electrical
25 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
Blue tooth doesn't work consistently. I have to yell in order for someone calling to hear me.sometimes that doesn't even work. Whether I have my phone hooked up or not.
The convertible top had a recall on my car. I took it to the dealership and they kept the car for a while and replaced the top but immediately after I took it home the mechanical mechanism broke and haven't been able to use the top and no one has contacted me to replace the recalled top and motor to the convertible…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
The rear window on my convertible is delaminating from the convertible top. Its concerning considering the possibility of it falling out and shattering on a passengers head! The flipper doors on the interior rear quarter panels have also broken. A service bulletin was previously released, but the dealership refused to…
When I drive and push the gas sometimes the car vibrates. It was doing it once in a while like 5 months ago when I first purchased it so I thought nothing of it, now every time I drove it vibrates when I push the gas
Visibility and wipers
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
Front windshield keeps fogging up to the point when driving it becomes a safety hazard. Took in to get it fixed by dealer according to the fix chevy provided and the fix made it worse, I can't drive with air on or windows will fog up and interfere with visibility. It is a very serious safety hazard when driving.
Windshield still fogs after dealer performed the tsb,it now fogs with the A/C off and the vent on blocking visibility during the rain and early morning in florida.
Air bags
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
None of my 2017 Camaro airbags deployed after an 18 wheeler hit me while driving on the interstate. I was going approx. 55 MPH in the far slow right lane. Trucker hit me on drivers side and my car was hooked to the truck. He then drug me approx. 50' at speeds of 45-55 MPH. When I did finally get loose from truck it…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had slowed down in heavy traffic and when needing to maneuver the steering wheel it seized causing a fender bender to the rear of another vehicle. In addition, there…
Brakes
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, electrical.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he noticed a failure with the parking shift gear. The contact stated the parking brake would not function properly, in addition a shift to park warning light illuminated. The contact stated he had to switch gears from drive to park multiple times in addition…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm. The brake assist failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Chevrolet (17800 north fwy, houston, tx 77090) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (58 complaints, typically around 27,500 miles); transmission (54 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 16,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 20, 2025 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 4th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 189 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.