STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 189 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, most frequently naming the steering, powertrain (other) and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1,575 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | 4 | 64 |
| Nov 2019 | 1 | 65 |
| Dec 2019 | 1 | 66 |
| Jan 2020 | 3 | 69 |
| Feb 2020 | 2 | 71 |
| Mar 2020 | 3 | 74 |
| May 2020 | 3 | 77 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 78 |
| Jul 2020 | 2 | 80 |
| Aug 2020 | 3 | 83 |
| Sep 2020 | 4 | 87 |
| Oct 2020 | 3 | 90 |
| Dec 2020 | 4 | 94 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 95 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 96 |
| May 2021 | 2 | 98 |
| Jun 2021 | 2 | 100 |
| Jul 2021 | 4 | 104 |
| Sep 2021 | 3 | 107 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 108 |
| Nov 2021 | 2 | 110 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 111 |
| Feb 2022 | 1 | 112 |
| Mar 2022 | 4 | 116 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 117 |
| Jun 2022 | 4 | 121 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 122 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 123 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 124 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 126 |
| Jan 2023 | 2 | 128 |
| Mar 2023 | 5 | 133 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 134 |
| May 2023 | 3 | 137 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 138 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 139 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 140 |
| Sep 2023 | 2 | 142 |
| Oct 2023 | 1 | 143 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 145 |
| Apr 2024 | 2 | 147 |
| May 2024 | 3 | 150 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 151 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 152 |
| Dec 2024 | 3 | 155 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 156 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 157 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 159 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 161 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 | 164 |
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 168 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 | 170 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 172 |
| Nov 2025 | 3 | 175 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 176 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 177 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 183 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 185 |
| Sep 2026 | 4 | 189 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Steering5824.6%
- Powertrain (other)5422.9%
- Electrical2510.6%
- Engine2510.6%
- Visibility166.8%
- Driver assistance135.5%
- Airbags125.1%
- Brakes114.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
3 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 wheel was completely locked. I could not turn left or right at all. I put the vehicle back in park and turned the vehicle off. I then contacted USAA to set up a tow as the vehicle was not safe to drive at that point. There is also a recall associated with my 2017 Chevy Camaro, N182182760-03-LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, this recall revision 03 came out Aug 1, 2019. This is my current issue with my vehicle, which is also associated with this recall. When I spoke with a GM representative over the phone, I was instructed to reach out to NHTSA to have my vehicle added to the recall list being that the incident matches with the recall occurrence and my vehicle year and model.
- NHTSA ID
- 11766297
- Incident
- Sep 21, 2026
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 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. Upon further inspection I discovered that the inside wall of the tire had separated.
- NHTSA ID
- 11766101
- Incident
- Sep 18, 2026
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 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. I pulled over on the shoulder of the road and upon further inspection discovered the inside wall of the tire had separated.
- NHTSA ID
- 11766094
- Incident
- Jun 9, 2026
Hard/Erratic shifting and feels like you’re driving over rumble strips. The day I purchased the car.
- NHTSA ID
- 11762469
- Incident
- Sep 4, 2026
I’ve been experiencing shuttering and hard shifting since day one of purchasing my car
- NHTSA ID
- 11757277
- Incident
- Mar 15, 2024
The steering system stopped working suddenly. Sounds exactly like the recall but my VIN is not included in the recall. I had to replace the steering system at the local deal shop and I paid 100% of the cost. It only has 12,000 miles.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755358
- Incident
- Dec 17, 2025
The vehicle has repeatedly lost electrical power while driving. During one incident at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle’s electronics shut off and power steering assist stuttered/lost assist for several seconds, causing reduced vehicle control. During another incident while turning/in a turning lane, the engine and electronics shut off and the vehicle had to be restarted. Afterward, the vehicle struggled to restart and displayed a warning to drive cautiously due to power steering loss. The vehicle also has recurring hot-start/no-start symptoms and electrical loss after shutting the engine off. Based on my research, GM Bulletin 19-NA-052 appears to describe a related condition on 2016–2019 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L vehicles where circuit 1 may short to ground at the starter heat shield, causing loss of electrical power or failure to start, with repair involving the starter solenoid cable. This appears to be a safety-related manufacturing/design defect because the vehicle can lose electrical power and steering assist while in motion. The vehicle/component is available for inspection upon request.
- NHTSA ID
- 11741087
- Incident
- May 30, 2026
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11735922
- Incident
- Apr 15, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
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 change is available.
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 preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.6 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 50.7 |
| 2021 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 65.4 |
| 2020 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 59.1 |
| 2019 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2018 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 2017Viewing | 189 | 3 | 0 | 56.2 |
| 2016 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 44.2 |
| 2015 | 206 | 2 | 0 | 48.9 |
| 2014 | 188 | 4 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 2013 | 187 | 4 | 0 | 54.0 |
| 2012 | 113 | 5 | 1 | 63.7 |
| 2011 | 194 | 3 | 0 | 51.4 |
| 2010 | 295 | 3 | 0 | 49.9 |
| 2002 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 51.1 |
| 2001 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 50.7 |
| 2000 | 76 | 4 | 0 | 52.9 |
| 1999 | 90 | 5 | 0 | 48.5 |
| 1998 | 173 | 4 | 0 | 54.8 |
| 1997 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 63.7 |
| 1996 | 116 | 5 | 2 | 64.5 |
| 1995 | 216 | 6 | 2 | 66.5 |
| 1994 | 144 | 6 | 2 | 65.9 |
| 1993 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 1992 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 62.0 |
| 1991 | 86 | 7 | 4 | 64.7 |
| 1990 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 64.4 |
| 1989 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 57.9 |
| 1988 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 56.8 |
| 1987 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 65.3 |
| 1986 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 61.2 |
| 1985 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 64.1 |
| 1984 | 39 | 7 | 10 | 65.9 |
| 1983 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 59.5 |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.