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2017 Chevrolet Camaro

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camaro years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

97 reports with mileage · 89 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

Engine complaints

25 reports
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10 miles · May 15, 2018
EngineService Brakes

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW JANUARY 2017...2017 CONVERTIBLE CAMARO SS. 6 WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING ALL DAY EVERY DAY. THEY SQUEAK ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AND AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO 3 DEALERSHIPS TO BE LOOKED AT AND FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH GM THEY REFUSE TO HELP ME WITH ANYTHING. I HAVE F…

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BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW JANUARY 2017...2017 CONVERTIBLE CAMARO SS. 6 WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING ALL DAY EVERY DAY. THEY SQUEAK ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AND AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO 3 DEALERSHIPS TO BE LOOKED AT AND FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH GM THEY REFUSE TO HELP ME WITH ANYTHING. I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND IS JUST REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE OR REFUND THE MONEY FOR THESE VEHICLES. THEY ARE SAYING THE SQUEAKING OF THE BRAKES IS NORMAL. I ASKED FOR THEM TO REPLACE THEM AND FIX THE ISSUE AND THEY WON'T. NOW WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS OVER 50 MPH THE WHOLE FRONT END ALSO VIBRATES AND WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESS THE GAS TO ACCELERATE IT LUNGES FORWARD. NOTHING IS BEING FIXED.

NHTSA ODI #11094022

9,500 miles · Nov 9, 2017
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control

WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, AT NORMAL SPEED, THE ENGINE BOGS AND ALMOST STALLS. THIS REQUIRES A RE APPLICATION OF THE CLUTCH AND MORE THROTTLE TO PREVENT STALLING. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A DRIVEWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH A CLUTCH FOR OVE…

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WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, AT NORMAL SPEED, THE ENGINE BOGS AND ALMOST STALLS. THIS REQUIRES A RE APPLICATION OF THE CLUTCH AND MORE THROTTLE TO PREVENT STALLING. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A DRIVEWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH A CLUTCH FOR OVER 30 YEARS ON BOTH CARS AND MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS MANY OF THIS MODEL OF CAMARO THERE IS AN ONLINE FORUM THAT HAS AN IN DEPTH DISCUSSION OF THE PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.CAMARO6.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=498180&PAGE=10

NHTSA ODI #11045002

7,400 miles · Nov 9, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion System

2017 CAMARO ZL1 MANUAL THIS IS SPECIFIC FOR THIS CAR MODEL. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN MOVING OUT OF A STOP. ENGINE STALLS AND RPM COMES BACK AFTERWARD VERY HIGH. THIS IS DANGEROUS ON CROSS ROAD STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. HAD FEW EVENTS THE CAR WOULD ALMOST STALL AND BE IN A DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE ROAD WITH UPCOM…

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2017 CAMARO ZL1 MANUAL THIS IS SPECIFIC FOR THIS CAR MODEL. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN MOVING OUT OF A STOP. ENGINE STALLS AND RPM COMES BACK AFTERWARD VERY HIGH. THIS IS DANGEROUS ON CROSS ROAD STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. HAD FEW EVENTS THE CAR WOULD ALMOST STALL AND BE IN A DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE ROAD WITH UPCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE A COLLISION. IT REQUIRES NEW IGNITION TIMING PROGRAMMING OF THE ECU. CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME AND HAS NOT ISSUED ANY FIXES YET.

NHTSA ODI #11044994

4,500 miles · Nov 2, 2017
EnginePower Train

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BOGS IN FIRST GEAR UNDER AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION FROM A STANDING START. THIS MOST OFTEN OCCURS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IWHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS EXCESSIVE TORQUE MANAGEMENT IN THE VEHICLE'S ECU PROGRAM.

NHTSA ODI #11042516

6,500 miles · Oct 23, 2017
EnginePower Train

PULLEY BEARING OR PULLEY TENSIONER IS SQUEAKING. THE SERVICE ADVISORS AT MY DEALER REFUSED TO BELIEVE ANY SORT OF NOISE, EXCEPT ANOTHER SERVICE REP SAID HE HEARS IT. THEY REFUSED TO FIX ANY ISSUE BECAUSE THEY'RE LAZY AND DONT WANT TO PAY FOR THE PART.

NHTSA ODI #11035749

Official recalls

3

25V175000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Mar 20, 2025

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 & remedy

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.

21V211000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 25, 2021

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 & remedy

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.

19V086000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Feb 7, 2019

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.