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2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 190owner complaints
- 13crash reports
- 1fire report
- 8injuries reported
190 complaints, against an average of 87 for the other 12 Chevrolet Camaro model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The components named most often in the 190 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Chevrolet Camaro owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 190 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?24 owners · 12.6%
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?22 owners · 11.6% · Recall 25V175000
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro stall, lose power or shut off while driving?21 owners · 11.1%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro vibrate or shake while driving?12 owners · 6.3%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro idle rough, misfire or hesitate?7 owners · 3.7%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?6 owners · 3.2%
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Steering: Electric Power Assist System 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 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 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.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSALoss of electric power steering assist whilst driving
Risk: These vehicles may experience a loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist whilst driving.
Fix: Replace the power steering gear assembly.
What do 2017 Chevrolet Camaro owners report?
12 of the 190 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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 vehicle back in park and turned the vehicle off. I then contacted USAA to set up a tow as the vehicle was not safe to drive at that point. There is also a recall associated with my 2017 Chevy Camaro, N182182760-03-LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, this recall revision 03 came out Aug 1, 2019. This…
Hard/Erratic shifting and feels like you’re driving over rumble strips. The day I purchased the car.
I’ve been experiencing shuttering and hard shifting since day one of purchasing my car
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 vehicle’s 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 lane, the engine and electronics shut off and the vehicle had to be restarted. Afterward, the vehicle struggled to restart and displayed a warning to drive cautiously due to power steering loss. The vehicle also has recurring hot-start/no-start symptoms and electrical loss after shutting the engine…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the brake failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V576000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Thermostat is not lasting to recommend mileage. Gm states that this part start going bad at 100,000 miles. My vehicle had 40,000 miles when my thermostat went out. I looked online and this been an ongoing problem. For Chevy Camaro owners.
Airbag service light came on, which required us to bring to the dealership. Quote to access and replace airbag module came to roughly $1350.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking abnormally with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on three occasions, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started, but the failure persisted. Upon further investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (Steering). The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The…
Got trapped inside the car in 100 degree weather plus humidity. The car started the whole and operated perfectly fine while a message prompted on the dash. After doing a push to start that morning before work. The car runs for 10mins until it shuts off. That morning closed myself in to get ready to head to work. Remote not detected prompted. It said it three times that day. The last time it said it I was heading home after getting food. After a push to start that’s when it trapped me inside. Called 911 in Rocky Mount Nc. All they were worried about is a OnStar button. If I had to wait on them…
GM has a service bulletin about issue. it involves all 2016 to current Camaro Convertible models. Back window that is sealed to the top just suddenly pops out. Rolling down window at highway speed while top up just pops out back window. the service bulletin states that and insufficient amount of primer is used during the assembly process. This allows the material to separate from glass. Window just pops out. purchased car new november of 2018 with 50 miles on it. car is garage kept and has less then 17000 miles. i am on my 3rd top. Gm will not cover the serious and potentially dangerous…
THE CAR SHUT OFF AND THEN WOULDN'T START. HAD ENGINE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS LOCKED UP. RECENTLY RECEIVED THE VEHICLE AND GAUGE CLUSTER SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ALONG WITH INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. WHEN IT TURNS BACK ON SCREEN SHOWS: SERVICE STIBILLITRAC, ABS SYSTEM, BATTERY SYSTEM, ENGINE OIL LOW, ENGINE REDUCED POWER, REDUCE CLUTCH USE, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAD NO POWER STEERING, NO ACCELERATION, AND HAD LOSS OF BRAKES.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro; the most common categories were steering (58, 30.5%), power train (54, 28.4%), electrical system (25, 13.2%). There are 3 safety recalls. 13 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 8 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Across 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are steering (30.5% of complaints), power train (28.4% of complaints), electrical system (13.2% of complaints), engine (13.2% of complaints), visibility/wiper (7.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro; the most recent (campaign 25V175000, 2025-03-20) concerns Steering: Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
24 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (12.6%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "Vehicle makes a shudder & shaking feeling after slowing down and picking up speed. Is a constant problem. Also coolant level is unreadable and fan comes on and continues to stay on." (NHTSA complaint 11644310, February 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
22 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (11.6%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. 3 related recalls exist: campaign 25V175000 (steering: electric power assist system). The fix: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Intermittent loss of power steering with no warning other than message on dash saying loss of power steering then shut the car off and restart it and powering steering back for a little while and then it repeats" (NHTSA complaint 11730333, April 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
21 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (11.1%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Intermittent loss of power steering with no warning other than message on dash saying loss of power steering then shut the car off and restart it and powering steering back for a little while and then it repeats" (NHTSA complaint 11730333, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro vibrate or shake while driving?
12 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (6.3%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "Vehicle does a vibration at high way speeds of 40 to 80 mph. Found several threads online stating the same issue. Found a technical service bulletin regarding this issue (18-NA-355). My vehicle needs a new transmission stated by the service shop." (NHTSA complaint 11735922, May 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
7 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (3.7%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "There is a shudder in the transmission that causes a hesitation in acceleration and or a shudder that I feel is unsafe. Looking online there are a lot of people having this issue" (NHTSA complaint 11470942, June 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
6 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro (3.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "There have been multiple problems with the check engine light .the car vibrating i have had this car serviced multiple times for the same thing and now my transmission needs to be rebuilt which this car has less than 50,000 miles" (NHTSA complaint 11523475, May 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Camaro
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only; combines NHTSA's entries for CAMARO, CAMARO SS and CAMARO ZL1.