repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 191 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-175 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has problems
191 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Steering6 crash/fire/injury
54Power train1 crash/fire/injury
26Engine1 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
15Visibility/wiper
12Air bags
9Service brakes
6Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Structure
3215 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 58 | 6 |
| Power train | 54 | 1 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 12 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 32 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: frontal
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.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
27kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 steering complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles24under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Camaro year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camaro median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Camaro owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
Own a 2017 Camaro?
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