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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 9% of its 189 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 37,000. Two crashes and one fire are linked to this area, and no related recall exists.

Brakes complaints
17
9% of 189
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
37,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal loses resistance or goes to the floor, then suddenly grabs after a delay while driving at highway speed.
  • Brake pedal feels firm but ineffective, paired with a brake assist failure warning, later traced to a failed vacuum pump.
  • Loss of brake pedal pressure noticed while parking, again tied to a suspected vacuum pump issue.
  • Persistent brake squeaking that continued across multiple dealership visits without resolution.
  • Dashboard warning lights and stability/traction control alerts appear together with braking problems, sometimes alongside the engine shutting off momentarily at speed.

When 2017 Chevrolet Camaro brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2017, latest Apr 23, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2017Jan 2019Dec 2019Jul 2020Dec 2020Dec 2021Jul 2023Apr 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201016 (5%)
  2. 201115 (8%)
  3. 20129 (8%)
  4. 201322 (12%)
  5. 201418 (10%)
  6. 201519 (9%)
  7. 201611 (8%)
  8. 201717 (9%)
  9. 20185 (6%)
  10. 20194 (8%)
  11. 20202 (6%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (7%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Camaro, which is 9% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Camaro brake problems?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2017 Camaro brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints in this model year is 37,000 miles.
Are the 2017 Camaro brake issues dangerous?
NHTSA records tie this problem area to 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2017 Camaro.
How does 2017 compare to other Camaro years for brake complaints?
The 2017 Camaro's 9% brake complaint share is close to most other years in the data, which range mostly between 5% and 12%, and lower than 2013's 12% share.

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.