2017 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 31% of all complaints filed for that year, tied to 6 crashes and 1 injury. Two related recalls (19V086000 and 25V175000) cover electric power steering (EPS) assist failure. Median mileage at failure was 27,280 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 58
- 31% of 189
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 27,280 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel intermittently steers or seizes in the opposite direction than intended while cornering, especially at low speed.
- Electric power steering (EPS) assist cuts out suddenly while driving, sometimes with a dash warning that power steering is disabled, then returns after the car is shut off and restarted.
- Power steering assist fails intermittently on the highway at speeds around 45 to 60+ mph, with owners reporting the issue recurring even after dealer visits.
- Steering wheel becomes stiff or nearly impossible to turn while in motion, accompanied by an abnormal clicking noise in some cases.
- Complete loss of power steering while turning a corner with no prior warning, leading to loss of control and curb or wheel impact.
- Owners report being notified of the steering recall but told by dealers that no remedy was yet available.
When 2017 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 12, 2017, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
- 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 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.
Steering complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
- NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2017 Camaro, which is 31% of all 189 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
- Yes. Two recalls, 19V086000 (2019) and 25V175000 (2025), cover electric power steering (EPS) assist failure and involve replacing the power steering gear assembly.
- Do steering problems cause crashes on the 2017 Camaro?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 6 crashes and 1 injury among the reported steering complaints.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2017 Camaro is 27,280 miles.
- What does the EPS failure feel like for owners?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, a stiff or hard-to-turn wheel, or the wheel steering opposite the intended direction, often with the assist returning after the car is restarted.