MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Camaro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:52.196Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
190
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2017 190 2018: 80 complaints 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1984 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2002 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2017 190 2018: 80 complaints 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1983 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1995 1996: 116 complaints 1997: 69 complaints 1997 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2010 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 188 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 190 complaints 2017 190 2018: 80 complaints 2019: 53 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024

2017: 190 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017190
201880
201953
202032
202120
202214
202316
20244

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

31% · 58 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Power train

28% · 54 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Hard/Erratic shifting and feels like you’re driving over rumble strips. The day I purchased the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-06

I’ve been experiencing shuttering and hard shifting since day one of purchasing my car

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16

Engine

13% · 25 reports
FIRE

Electrical system

13% · 25 reports
CRASHFIRE
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The side detection system has failed. i know chevy has been having a lot of issues with this and now its hit my car. i demand a law suit or a shut down or a government enforced mandatory repair at no cost to customer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-22

Also filed under Back over prevention and lane departure

Visibility/wiper

8% · 15 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 190 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2019-06-13Steering19V086000 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.

    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.

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  3. R
    2021-04-14Air bags21V211000 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.

    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.

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  4. R
    2025-04-15Steering25V175000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V086000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V211000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V175000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.