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2017 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 263 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
263
Crashes
28
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,578
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 263 complaints, 28 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

intermittent vibration

3 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
2

excessive oil consumption

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

intermittent slipping while in automatic mode

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

antenna dimples roof in car wash

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

remote start not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

58 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

80
0–30K
30
30–60K
10
60–90K
6
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (80 reports) • Median: 22K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (58 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering58 (22%)
Drivetrain54 (21%)
Electrical25 (10%)
Engine25 (10%)
Other23 (9%)
Visibility16 (6%)
Airbags12 (5%)
Brakes10 (4%)

2017 Chevrolet Camaro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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17
24
18
42
19
39
20
29
21
21
22
27
23
20
24
26
25
17
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V086000Jun 2019

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.

21V211000Apr 2021

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.

25V175000Apr 2025

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Chevrolet Camaro is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

263

Class avg

35

7.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 263 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Chevrolet Camaro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is related to the steering, with 58 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 263 complaints, 28 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Based on 127 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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