AI Damage2017 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain. The maker issued 1,072 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 190
- involving a crash
- 13
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1,072
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 31% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 28% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 3% of all complaints
- Steering: 58 complaints (31% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 23.
- Powertrain: 54 complaints (28% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 124.
- Electrical system: 25 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 182.
- Engine: 25 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 108.
- Visibility: 16 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 10-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 2 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 190 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 58 | 6 | 23 |
| Powertrain | 54 | 1 | 124 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 2 | 182 |
| Engine | 25 | 0 | 108 |
| Visibility | 16 | 0 | 25 |
| Air bags | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 | 32 |
| Electronic stability control | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 66 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My Steering system failed while I was goin around a curve which caused me to run someone of the road which I had to pay for the damage to their car, and caused me to hit a mailbox, I had it towed to a mechanic shop which the mechanic told me about recalls on the Camaros and stated that steering failure was one of…
Complete loss of electronic power steering going around a corner with no audio or visual warning, or any information in the electronic control unit for the power steering system.
I had bought a 2017 camaro on 5/18/2021 and on 6/13/2021 I was in a car accident and once we were hit the air bags pop out we were not going to fast and on the driver side the embrome pop out and also smoke the driver had put his arm to cover his face and he has the mark on his arm of the embrome
The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured, no one else was in the vehicle with the contact. The person that the contact crashed into was not injured. There was no need for medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a local body shop.
The bolt that attaches my seat to the rail that is attached the floor of the car broke. I am 155 pounds, was getting into my car to drive. I heard something, sounded like I might have dropped on the floor of the car. As I put my car into reverse I notice a small movement in my seat.
On 18 September, 2026, at approximately 1:48am, while traveling on I-88 East near exit 131 in Downers Grove, IL I felt my vehicle begin to shake. I heard a pop noise and pulled over onto the shoulder at approximately 1:52am when my TPMS indicated the driver’s front tire was now at 0 PSI.
On June 9, 2026, while driving down Highway 21 in Sparta, WI, I noticed my vehicle begin to shake. I was traveling at approximately 60mph when I began slowing down and heard a loud pop then my TPMS system indicated my front passenger tire was at 0 PSI.
Vehicle does a vibration at high way speeds of 40 to 80 mph. Found several threads online stating the same issue. Found a technical service bulletin regarding this issue (18-NA-355). My vehicle needs a new transmission stated by the service shop.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 346 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Camaro has 59 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 190, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle…
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer…
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
NHTSA lists 1,072 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 190. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (23%), vibration (17%), jerking, harsh shifts (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA lists 1,072 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.