2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 189 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 22 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Camaro years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Electric power steering and Frontal.

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Complaints

189

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (58 of 189), then Powertrain (54) and Electrical system (25). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Camaro has 141 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2018 has 80 complaints, 10 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall Electric power steering 2025-03-20 · NHTSA campaign 25V175000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall air bags, frontal 2021-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V211000

Summary 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.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Recall Electric power steering 2019-02-07 · NHTSA campaign 19V086000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (189 total)

Steering

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine

Visibility and wipers

Air bags

Service brakes

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Structure

Speed control

Fuel and propulsion system

Lane departure

Wheels

Exterior lighting

Forward collision avoidance

Hydraulic brakes

Seat belts

Seats

Suspension

Tires

Back-over prevention

Equipment

Parking brake

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"On September 21st at 11:00am, I turned on my vehicle and a message stating: drive with care service power steering appeared on my dash. When I attempted to put the vehicle in drive and pull out of my parking spot, my…"
Steering · filed 2026-09-23
"I purchased two Lexani LX-Twenty Performance tires, both 285/30R20 99W, for my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible on April 19, 2026. On June 9, 2026, while driving down Highway 21 in Sparta, WI, I noticed my vehicle…"
Tires · filed 2026-09-22
"I purchased two Lexani LX-Twenty Performance tires, both size 285/30R20 99W, on April 19, 2026, for my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible. On 18 September, 2026, at approximately 1:48am, while traveling on I-88 East…"
Tires · filed 2026-09-22
"Hard/Erratic shifting and feels like you’re driving over rumble strips. The day I purchased the car."
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-06
"I’ve been experiencing shuttering and hard shifting since day one of purchasing my car"
Powertrain · filed 2026-08-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2017 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Camaro	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	22	31	25 MPG	$3200
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	12	20	15 MPG	$5300
Camaro	3.6L, 6-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	16	28	20 MPG	$3250
Camaro	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	19	28	22 MPG	$2950
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	17	27	20 MPG	$4000
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	16	25	19 MPG	$4200
Camaro	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	20	30	23 MPG	$3450
Camaro	6.2L, 8-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2016–2024

Body styles Coupe, Convertible

Oil 0W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; dexos1) , 5.5 qt capacity

Tire size 245/45R19 to 245/50R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles: the electric power steering assist system may fail, which increases steering effort. Recall 21V-211 covers certain 2017-2021 Camaro vehicles: the plastic Camaro emblem on the steering-wheel air bag cover may separate during driver frontal air bag deployment. Recall 25V-148 covers certain 2020-2022 Camaro vehicles with the 10-speed automatic transmission: internal damage may cause the wheels to lock up.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Camaro has 141 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2018 has 80 complaints, 10 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

6th generation (2016-2024).

What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?

US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?

US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.