This page covers 3 recalls, 182 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro.
15–25 mpg combined
9.4–15.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 8 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering and powertrain complaints dominate what 2017 Camaro owners report. The most common issue is electric power steering losing assist intermittently, owners describe the steering wheel becoming very stiff, sometimes nearly immovable during sharp turns, with a dashboard message appearing before or during the event. Cycling the ignition typically restores steering temporarily, but the problem tends to recur. On the powertrain side, owners frequently report drivetrain vibration between roughly 40 and 80 mph, and some have been told the transmission needs replacement. A smaller but recurring cluster of complaints involves rear window separation on convertible models, where the glass pulls away from the soft top fabric. A handful of owners also report the brake pedal going firm and requiring unusually heavy pressure to slow the vehicle.
182
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering wheel airbag that can fling plastic fragments into the cabin when it deploys, raising the risk of injury in a crash.
The steering wheel's "Camaro" emblem sits on the airbag cover, and the plastic pieces can break free and become projectiles during deployment. The other recalls both involve the electric power steering system, which can lose its assist unexpectedly. When that happens, the steering wheel becomes significantly harder to turn, particularly at low speeds in parking lots or tight corners, where the effort required to steer increases substantially and raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may lose its power assist function, making steering harder to control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic Camaro emblem on the steering wheel air bag cover may separate and detach when the driver's front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering assist system may fail, reducing steering assistance and making the vehicle harder to control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
