2017 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro.

20162018
Complaints
249
Crashes
28
Fires
3
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#154 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:41,702 mi
Crash-related:6
#251 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:22,822 mi
Crash-related:1
#324 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:19,155 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro.

Steering Defects
54
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
41,702
Transmission / Drivetrain
51
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,822
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,155
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,227
Wipers & Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,235
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
47,404
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
42,514
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,623
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking Brake:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,736 vehicles.

25V175000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~934 affected

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.

21V211000Air Bags:frontal
~30 affected

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.

19V086000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~26,772 affected

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.

Other Chevrolet Camaro Years

2017 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 249 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (54 complaints, avg 41,702 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (51 complaints, avg 22,822 mi); Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 19,155 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,988 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro include 28 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,736 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Camaro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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