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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 15% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 16,650. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
28
15% of 189
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
16,650 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine bogs down or nearly stalls when pulling away from a stop, especially on manual-transmission cars under acceleration.
  • Throttle response lags when moving out of a stop, with RPM dropping then surging back up.
  • A pulley bearing or tensioner produces a squeaking noise that dealers reportedly declined to diagnose.
  • Accelerator pedal has stuck to the floor during driving, forcing the driver to shut off the engine to slow down.
  • Vehicle has lost power mid-drive along with steering that suddenly required excessive force to turn.
  • A shudder or vibration originating near the transmission occurs at highway cruising speeds and has recurred after dealer visits.

When 2017 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2017, latest May 31, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2017Jun 2019May 2020Jul 2021Aug 2023Jan 2025May 2026
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to May 2026; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camaro model year

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

  1. 201093 (32%)
  2. 201137 (19%)
  3. 201228 (25%)
  4. 201321 (11%)
  5. 201425 (13%)
  6. 201530 (15%)
  7. 201627 (19%)
  8. 201728 (15%)
  9. 201815 (19%)
  10. 20197 (13%)
  11. 20208 (26%)
  12. 20214 (22%)
  13. 20224 (31%)
  14. 20236 (40%)
  15. 20243 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints for the 2017 Camaro, which is 15% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Camaro engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2017 Camaro engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 16,650 miles.
Did any 2017 Camaro engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints filed in this area for the 2017 Camaro.
How does 2017 compare to other Camaro years for engine complaints?
The 2017 Camaro's 28 engine complaints and 15% share are lower than the 2010 model's 93 complaints and 32% share, but similar to several other years in the lineup.

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.