Chevrolet Camaro problems
183 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Steering: 56 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 13,000–59,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet camaro. While driving, a clicking noise was heard from the vehicle's convertible roof. The vehicle was taken to riverside Chevrolet (8200 auto drive, riverside, ca 92504, (951)-688-8111) to be diagnosed, but the contact did not receive the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm. The brake assist failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Chevrolet (17800 north fwy, houston, tx 77090) to…
Car stalls with manual trying to start from a stop or shifting gears. Occurred to me several times. Twice in intersection almost causing an accident. This is a well documented ssue and reported to Chevrolet. On website camaro6.com searching zl! Bogging issue, several entries…
Purchased vehicle in 2018. I’m the only owner. At the 84,000 miles mark lost brake pedal pressure. Detected the problem while parking. Took the car to the dealership for repairs. The car is at the dealership now and the dealership so far has said it may be the vacuum pump. They…
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Steering: 56 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 13,000–59,000 mi; Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 56 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 41,702 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 41,702 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Camaro has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 183 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.