MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Camaro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:04:22.425Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Camaro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 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 2013 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 186 complaints 2017 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2017: 186 complaints
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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
2017186
201880
201952
202031
202117
202213
202315
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 31%

31% of complaints: steering — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260806

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260906

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20260816

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20230922

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION and LANE DEPARTURE

VISIBILITY/WIPER 8%

8% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 15 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 186
R 20190613 — steering

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.

Campaign 19V086000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210414 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250415 — steering

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.

Campaign 25V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V086000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V211000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V175000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1986

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 1995 ■ 2015

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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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.