2017 Chevrolet Camaro Safety Report
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (176) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 14 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Steering | Compare steering issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro with 12 complaints and 4 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Camaro Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Camaro years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 75 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 137 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Camaro | 47 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Camaro | 203 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 31 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | 12 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Steering
42 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
33 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyVisibility/Wiper
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train,Engine
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Reliability Score
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering: Electric Power Assist System Multiple recalls have been issued for steering failures, particularly with the electric power assist system. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Train: Engine Engine problems, including sudden loss of power steering assist, have been reported. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Airbag malfunctions have been reported, requiring costly repairs. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Transmission issues have been documented, affecting vehicle performance. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro:
23% of reported issues are related to the electric power assist system.
14% of reported issues are related to the engine.
7% of reported issues are related to air bags.
5% of reported issues are related to the transmission.
Recall Details for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes.
Chevrolet has a well documented issue with the automatic transmission on my car. This is the same model transmission in other cars as well. First issue: the stock transmission fluid was incorrect. This required repairs. The underlying issue is the torque converters and solenoid. Most recently, one solenoid got stuck and forced my car into Limp mode while driving. This caused the vehicle to force 4...
I would like to report a safety concern with my car having a strong shuddering or vibration, including the steering wheel which I’m unable to move. When this happens RPM remain below 3000 rpm as if the the gears were having trouble changing, the shaking remains while driving in the city at around 25-35 mph and highway speeds at around 65-76 mph. My car was under warranty when this started happenin...
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...
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 i...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering became inoperable. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functionality returned. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the power steering ne...
While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all electric power steering assist, making the steering extremely heavy and difficult to control. This occurred without warning and significantly increased the risk of a crash, especially at low speeds and during turns. The issue occurs intermittently and temporarily resolves after restarting the engine, which suggests an intermittent failure. The defect ...
Cars power steering periodically goes out during ever drive you turn the car off and back on and it works for a little while and then does it again
The vehicle randomly started giving me a service power steering system message. Just got into my vehicle and now the power steering system will not work.
Steering assist failure and is not included in the 2018 recall of other General Motors vehicles. The failure is as described in the cars under the recall. GM has no desire to cover this component failure. This is a serious safety issue as it still can be steered but with great effort and could result in a serious wreck. The car has 12,000 miles and garage kept. There are no check engine lights. Th...
The blender door that controls the air flow will close all the way and causes fog build up on the front windshield constantly whether it's cold or hot outside. It also randomly changes from hot to cold during driving. This is a concern due to drivability with the windshield fogging up or the comfortability of driving in extreme conditions ie... Hot, cold, or rainy conditions keeping the temperatur...
Hi, my steering wheel suddenly stopped working properly, when I press the brakes my steering wheel gets hard making it difficult to turn. It happened as I was driving home from work when I turn off the car it was sometimes drive normal but then after pressing the break the wheel will get hard. I seen there was a recall with the same description but my vin number isn’t included could you please che...
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The service technician at the dealership linked the known issue to the torque converter and potentially the transmission system. The suspected faulty components are available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving my 2017 Chevrolet C...
I was driving and my steering all of a sudden got hard to do, my steering wheel was shaking, the steering was difficult to steer and it said on my dash, "electronic steering assist" I was going 60 mph and had to get my car off the road, as I slowed the car got harder to steer, I almost hit another car and ditched it. This is not the first time it's happened on my Camaro, it's happened at least a ...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shaking abnormally and shuddered. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a delay in the transmission before the transmission shifted hard. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle hesitated to go into 1st and 2n...
Electronic steering assist. I was going down to road and all of a sudden my car was hard to steer and my steering wheel was shaking very hard. I carefully pulled it off the road before I lost control put it in park and shut it off. My steering wheel continued to shake and vibrate and it was also loud like the electronic part didn't shut off with the car. It continued to do this for about 10 minute...
When driving down the street, I got a warning light and my Power Steering went out. This is a car with 18,000 miles on it and it should'nt have failed so quickly. When I researched the issue, GM has recall #N182182760 that states this is a known issue for the Camaro but for some reason my VIN is not included. This is a $3,000 repair I am being asked to pay for a known issue, can someone help? ...
So the rear window in the convertible top is coming on glued and it can cause issue water is starting to come in. I have seen alot of other cars and people complaining about this issue. When I contacted the dealership about this issue they kinda blew me off. To get it fixed is to replace the whole top at 3200 to 3800.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and then intermittently lost motive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there were metal shavings inside the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aw...
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.
Showing 20 of 176 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Has the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
The 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 176 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 13 involved crashes. 8 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO involve steering (42 complaints), power train (33 complaints), unknown or other (13 complaints). Other affected components include visibility/wiper, power train,engine, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
There are 13 crash reports associated with the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO out of 176 total complaints (7.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO out of 176 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
8 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 176 complaints, 3 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO are: 1. STEERING (42 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (33 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13 complaints), 4. VISIBILITY/WIPER (12 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (7 complaints). STEERING is the single most-reported problem area with 42 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Be aware of potential steering and power train issues, and ensure regular maintenance to avoid costly repairs. The 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO has 176 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
The 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 176 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 14 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Steering: Electric Power Assist System and Power Train: Engine.
What are the known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO?
Known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO include: Steering: Electric Power Assist System, Power Train: Engine, Air Bags, Transmission. These are based on patterns found across 176 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most common issues are steering problems, particularly with the electric power assist system, and engine problems leading to loss of power steering assist.
Are there any recalls related to the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, there have been recalls for steering failures and engine problems, including loss of power steering assist.
What should I do if I experience steering issues?
Contact your dealership for inspection and repair, as steering issues can be serious and require professional attention.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential steering and power train issues, and ensure regular maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The data includes 176 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 13 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 8 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14