2017 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro carries a complaint index of 79, ranking 4th worst out of 15 model years, and is rated Avoid. Steering (31% of complaints) and transmission/powertrain (29%) issues dominate, backed by two separate power steering recalls plus an airbag emblem recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 79/100
- #4 of 15 Camaro years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 189
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 16.5 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2017 Chevy Camaro problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering58 (31%)
- Transmission & Powertrain54 (29%)
- Engine28 (15%)
- Electrical System26 (14%)
- Other23 (12%)
- Brakes17 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers16 (8%)
- Airbags12 (6%)
- Structure & Body7 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electric power steering can suddenly fail or seize mid-turn, sometimes at highway or intersection speeds, leading to loss of control.
- Some drivers report the steering wheel becoming stiff or seizing entirely in heavy traffic, with an abnormal clicking noise beforehand.
- Frontal airbags have failed to deploy in crashes, including a highway collision with a tractor-trailer.
- The plastic Camaro emblem on the driver airbag cover can separate during deployment, leaving marks on the driver's arm.
- Owners describe dashboard warnings like stabilitrack alerts, check engine lights, engine misfire, and intermittent no-start conditions.
- A side detection electrical system was reported to fail without warning.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V175000Mar 20, 2025Steering934 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V211000Mar 25, 2021Airbags30 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 19V086000Feb 7, 2019Steering26,772 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,725
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Camaro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2017 model 4th worst out of 15 Camaro model years, with a complaint index of 79, so it's rated Avoid relative to other years.
- What are the main problems with the 2017 Camaro?
- Steering issues account for 31% of complaints and transmission/powertrain problems account for 29%, with median failure mileage around 27,280 miles for steering and 20,000 miles for transmission complaints.
- Does the 2017 Camaro have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two separate recalls (campaigns 19V086000 and 25V175000) covering electric power steering assist failure on the 2017 Camaro.
- Does the 2017 Camaro have an airbag recall?
- Yes, recall 21V211000 covers a plastic Camaro emblem on the driver airbag cover that can separate during deployment.
- How does the 2017 Camaro compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 79 is worse than the 2018 (43), 2019 (29), and 2021-2023 model years, which rank Good or Best, but better than the 2010 (100) and 2011 (93) model years.