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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

79/100

#4 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 189 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 79 out of 100 — #4 highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (58 complaints, 31% of the total). Complaints report 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.

Complaints
189
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
13 / 1
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
16.5 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2017 Chevy Camaro problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering58 (31%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain54 (29%)
  3. Engine28 (15%)
  4. Electrical System26 (14%)
  5. Other23 (12%)
  6. Brakes17 (9%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers16 (8%)
  8. Airbags12 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body7 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (4%)
2017 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per quarter182017 Q32019 Q12020 Q22021 Q32022 Q42024 Q12025 Q22026 Q3
259 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (18).

2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid86206118.5
2016Caution50141121.5
2017Avoid79189320
2018Good4380220
2019Good2952120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ranks #4 of 15 among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 79/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 189 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most reported problem areas are steering (58 complaints), transmission & powertrain (54 complaints), and engine (28 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 21,655 miles.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2025, covering steering and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro at 20 MPG combined (16.5 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.