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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
530–25K
2625–50K
1150–75K
275–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
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
What owners actually said
186 reports
25,000 miles · Jan 10, 2019
Service Brakes
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 -70 MPH IN LIGHT TO MEDIUM RAIN AND IT WAS AROUND 35 DEGRESS, MY BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNTIL 3 SEC. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS BUILDING PRESSURE AND AFTER 3SEC IT APPLIED THE BRAKES FORCEB…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 -70 MPH IN LIGHT TO MEDIUM RAIN AND IT WAS AROUND 35 DEGRESS, MY BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNTIL 3 SEC. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS BUILDING PRESSURE AND AFTER 3SEC IT APPLIED THE BRAKES FORCEBLY BECUSE THE PETAL WAS ON THE FLOOR. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND I ALMOST GOT INTO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THE PROBLEM KEPT OCCURING DURING THE ENTIRE 3 HR DRIVE. EVERYTIME I WANTED TO USE THE BRAKES I HAD NONE UNTI AFTER 3SEC. THE CAR HAS 25000 MILES AND STILL THE FACTORY TIRES. AROUND 4MONTHS AGO I HAD THE ROTORS AND PADS CHANGED OUT BY THE DEALER. AFTER I REACHED MY DESTINATION MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOT SURE IF ITS RELATED OR AOTHER NEW ISSUE. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 3DAYS NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11166240
450 miles · Jan 6, 2019
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD FOGS UP WHEN DRIVING TO THE POINT THAT VISIBILITY IS SO OBSCURED YOU CAN'T DRIVE. WHEN YOU TURN DEFOG ON, THE OUTSIDE GLASS FOGS UP AND YOU MUST USE WIPERS BUT THE FOGGING REOCCURS SO QUICKLY THAT IT STILL OBSTRUCTS VIEW
NHTSA ODI #11165459
32,000 miles · Jan 2, 2019
Unknown Or Other
CAR VIBRATES INTENSELY WHILE ACCELERATING. TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH.
NHTSA ODI #11164634
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2018
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE'S CONVERTIBLE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET (8200 AUTO DRIVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951)-688-8111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE THE INSPECTION REPORT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE'S CONVERTIBLE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET (8200 AUTO DRIVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951)-688-8111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE THE INSPECTION REPORT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11163704
26,900 miles · Nov 1, 2018
Power Train
MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF VIBRATIONS, SPUTTERING, RUMBLING WHILE DRIVING. ESPECIALLY WHEN SPEEDING UP. IT HAPPENS WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL ALSO. I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND SAID IT SHOULD CLEAR UP AFTER 200 MILES WITH THE NEW FLUID THEY REPLACED. I TOOK IT …
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MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF VIBRATIONS, SPUTTERING, RUMBLING WHILE DRIVING. ESPECIALLY WHEN SPEEDING UP. IT HAPPENS WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL ALSO. I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY FLUSHED THE SYSTEM AND SAID IT SHOULD CLEAR UP AFTER 200 MILES WITH THE NEW FLUID THEY REPLACED. I TOOK IT BACK BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN OVER 500 MILES AND IS STILL HAPPENING. I WAS TOLD ALL THEY CAN DO IS REPLACE THE FLUID AGAIN FOR NOW UNTIL THEY FIX THE PROBLEM. WHY ARE THEY NOT ABLE TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER NOW BEFORE IT CAUSES MORE INTENSIVE DAMAGE? I AM AFRAID AS IT GETS WORSE I WILL BE BROKEN DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH A CAR THAT IS IN WORSE REPAIR THAN IT SHOULD BE.
NHTSA ODI #11144718
14,000 miles · Oct 25, 2018
Unknown Or OtherInjury
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE - CHROME PEELS AND IS EXTREMELY SHARP, CUTTING DRIVER/PASSENGER WHEN TRYING TO EXIT VEHICLE. (STATIONARY, ANY TIME THE DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE)
NHTSA ODI #11142579
10 miles · Oct 16, 2018
Electrical System
THE PHONE CHARGER ONLY WORK ON OLDER PHONES. YOU TUBE HAS A FIX BUT I FEEL DEALERS AND CHEVY SHOULD PAY SO ALL PHONES CHARGE IN THE WIRELESS CHARGER
NHTSA ODI #11140780
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2018
Visibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD CONSTANTLY FOGS REGARDLESS OF THE AC TEMPERATURE. THIS AFFECT VISIBILITY ON A CAR THAT'S ALREADY FAMOUS FOR HAVING TERRIBLE VISIBILITY.
NHTSA ODI #11139727
13,000 miles · Sep 23, 2018
Visibility/wiper
IN HUMID CONDITIONS THE CAR WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP (CONDENSATION). THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DEFROSTER VENT. COVERING THE VENT RESOLVES THE ISSUE. GM ISSUED TSB;#17-NA-201: EXCESSIVE WINDSHIELD CONDENSATION, HVAC DEFROST DOOR FLUTTER TYPE NOISE HEARD - (JUN 16, 2017). HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED IN 2017. TH…
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IN HUMID CONDITIONS THE CAR WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP (CONDENSATION). THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DEFROSTER VENT. COVERING THE VENT RESOLVES THE ISSUE. GM ISSUED TSB;#17-NA-201: EXCESSIVE WINDSHIELD CONDENSATION, HVAC DEFROST DOOR FLUTTER TYPE NOISE HEARD - (JUN 16, 2017). HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED IN 2017. THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED AND APPEARS WORSE NOW. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE W/ THIS GENERATION OF CAMARO. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IMPEDES IMMEDIATE VISIBILITY.
NHTSA ODI #11130849
11,520 miles · Sep 21, 2018
Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD IS CONSTANTLY FOGGING TO THE POINT THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD FOGS OVER BECAUSE GM STATES THAT ITS DESIGNED THAT WAY....WHICH IS GREAT IF DRIVING WITH MY HEAD OUT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. I HAVE SENT MULTIPLE PICTURES TO GM AND THEY SAY ITS NORMAL. IT'S SO RIDICULOUS THAT THE OWNER OF …
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THE WINDSHIELD IS CONSTANTLY FOGGING TO THE POINT THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD FOGS OVER BECAUSE GM STATES THAT ITS DESIGNED THAT WAY....WHICH IS GREAT IF DRIVING WITH MY HEAD OUT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. I HAVE SENT MULTIPLE PICTURES TO GM AND THEY SAY ITS NORMAL. IT'S SO RIDICULOUS THAT THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE GM IS NO HELP. GM CAN NOT BE ALLOWED TO DISMISS THIS SEROIUS PLROBLEM. IF YOU CANT SEE OUT OF A WINDSHIELD, HOW IS ANYONE SUPPOSE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE SAFELY??? I CAN SUBMIT MULTIPLE PICTURES OF MYSELF ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING.
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.
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.
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
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