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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

What owners actually said

186 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2022
Unknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper

GM has a service bulletin about issue. it involves all 2016 to current Camaro Convertible models. Back window that is sealed to the top just suddenly pops out. Rolling down window at highway speed while top up just pops out back window. the service bulletin states that and insufficient amount of primer is used during the as…

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GM has a service bulletin about issue. it involves all 2016 to current Camaro Convertible models. Back window that is sealed to the top just suddenly pops out. Rolling down window at highway speed while top up just pops out back window. the service bulletin states that and insufficient amount of primer is used during the assembly process. This allows the material to separate from glass. Window just pops out. purchased car new november of 2018 with 50 miles on it. car is garage kept and has less then 17000 miles. i am on my 3rd top. Gm will not cover the serious and potentially dangerous problem. TOP right of passenger side window failed. driving with top up and window open will further seperate glass from top and blow out. car is not safe to drive with top up.

NHTSA ODI #11459059

Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2022
SteeringCrash

Was driving down the road and steering just went away, I also hit a mailbox

NHTSA ODI #11457798

Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2022
Service Brakes

came upon stopped traffic on I15 freeway i pushed on my brakes and had none i had to run off of the road to avoid a rear end collision at 75 mph ,brakes were solid no movement of petal at all no matter how hard i pushed ,after i got my car back under control and came to a rolling stop a notice came on in my dash saying ...brake …

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came upon stopped traffic on I15 freeway i pushed on my brakes and had none i had to run off of the road to avoid a rear end collision at 75 mph ,brakes were solid no movement of petal at all no matter how hard i pushed ,after i got my car back under control and came to a rolling stop a notice came on in my dash saying ...brake assist...nothing was assisting anything I HAD NO BRAKES !!! I had to have my car brought home by a towing company (2) states away from my home .had i not had a way to get off the road to avoid the stopped traffic it would have been a 75 mph rear end accident with very possibly and more than likely..... fatalities ....I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FLAW WITH CAMAROS ,LOOK ON LINE AND READ THE FORUMS !!! I MY DAUGHTER AND MY 5 MONTH OLD GRANDSON RIDE IN THIS CAR DAILY ..ONE OF MY QUESTIONS IS ..IF IT WAS YOUR FAMILY WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND SAVE THEIR LIVES ....

NHTSA ODI #11455639

20,000 miles · Mar 4, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side tire would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact had all the tires replaced and the tires rotated; however, the failure …

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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side tire would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact had all the tires replaced and the tires rotated; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact's husband discovered what was commonly known as the "Chevrolet shake"; which was caused by the 8-speed transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to a dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and provided the contact with an estimate to take the transmission apart to determine the cause of the failure. The contact declined the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #11455144

Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2022
Power Train

I began slowing down for a traffic light and experienced what felt like a car hitting me from behind. The problem is, "no one was behind me". A few days later I began noticing a distinctive shutter between 40 -70 Mph. under my seat, " It felt like I was going over rumble strips . I began researching this issue and learned that G…

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I began slowing down for a traffic light and experienced what felt like a car hitting me from behind. The problem is, "no one was behind me". A few days later I began noticing a distinctive shutter between 40 -70 Mph. under my seat, " It felt like I was going over rumble strips . I began researching this issue and learned that GM issued a Service Bulletin ( 18-NA-355 ), and the problem is a "known Issue". My question for my Senator is this "why wasn't a recall sent out"? Apparently a major car makers can get away with designing, building, and marketing a product with know problems which could lead to more serious issue. Since the issue deals with the power train, transmission safety, and the safety of the drivers , "How was GM permitted to simply issue a service bulletin? I followed the instructions and the dealership did not want to complete the work, "I had to write to GM and ask them to mandate the service on my vehicle. After the service my vehicle ran ok for a while, "but now I have strange shifting, slipping, clinking, and a violent jerk at times. How can the NTSB allow a vehicle with issues on the road? Again, this is a question for my Congressman and Senator.

NHTSA ODI #11450111

Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2021
Service Brakes

Purchased vehicle in 2018. I’m the only owner. At the 84,000 miles mark lost brake pedal pressure. Detected the problem while parking. Took the car to the dealership for repairs. The car is at the dealership now and the dealership so far has said it may be the vacuum pump. They said that they are confirming if this is the case.

NHTSA ODI #11444525

Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 2021
SteeringCrash

Complete loss of electronic power steering going around a corner with no audio or visual warning, or any information in the electronic control unit for the power steering system. This happened at corner of my house at less than 30 miles an hour causing my vehicle to hit the curb the left front wheel broke off went into the body…

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Complete loss of electronic power steering going around a corner with no audio or visual warning, or any information in the electronic control unit for the power steering system. This happened at corner of my house at less than 30 miles an hour causing my vehicle to hit the curb the left front wheel broke off went into the body and caused the unibody damage which totaled the car. I have surveillance video of the incident

NHTSA ODI #11440688

Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2021
Electrical SystemPower Train

When I place my car in park, I get a message on my display that says “shift to park”. Once that message comes on, I cannot turn my vehicle off and have to keep restarting my car until the message goes away, so it does not drain my battery completely. It happens every time I shift to park.

NHTSA ODI #11439787

Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2021
EquipmentExterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he purchased an aftermarket Next Gen Speed set of Smoked/Clear taillights with amber signals for the 2016-2018 Camaro. The contact stated that the lights were flashing very quickly. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact was informed that there …

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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he purchased an aftermarket Next Gen Speed set of Smoked/Clear taillights with amber signals for the 2016-2018 Camaro. The contact stated that the lights were flashing very quickly. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact was informed that there was no remedy for the failure.

NHTSA ODI #11438465

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2021
Power Train

The car starts to shake violently at any speed and it does it all models whether it switches between V4 or V6 or V8 mode. I am taking it into the dealership on 10/01/21. I have found one 106 complaints on your site since Sept 21, 2021. The issue at hand is either a faulty torque converter and transmission. I have also found seve…

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The car starts to shake violently at any speed and it does it all models whether it switches between V4 or V6 or V8 mode. I am taking it into the dealership on 10/01/21. I have found one 106 complaints on your site since Sept 21, 2021. The issue at hand is either a faulty torque converter and transmission. I have also found several hundred reports on the internet. And as of today GM has flushed the transmission only to have the problem happen again. I feel they know they have a costly issue at hand. I am more concerned about the safety factor and my family in the car and it decides to fail at highway speeds. Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI #11434905

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.