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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro carries 3 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering electric power assist system and frontal. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Automatic transmission shudder and hard shifting.” Chevrolet vehicles use the GM Oil Life System (OLS) — a percentage-based monitor that calculates oil life from driving conditions, not fixed mileage. When the OLS drops to 0%, oil and filter are due. The schedule below reflects GM's Normal Use intervals for everything else.

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3 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign #19V086000 · Jul 2, 2019

Issue: 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.

Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Campaign #21V211000 · Mar 25, 2021

Issue: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign #25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025

Issue: 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.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro.

Reported to NHTSA

Automatic transmission shudder and hard shifting

POWER TRAIN

53 NHTSA complaints · 2017-10 → 2026-08

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11735922
“Transmission is shuddering. Can try to accelerate and it lurches until it finally catches gear and goes. Definitely a concern when at a stop and pulling into traffic”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11629397
“There is a shudder in the transmission that causes a hesitation in acceleration and or a shudder that I feel is unsafe. Looking online there are a lot of people having this issue”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11470942

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Convertible top rear window separation

STRUCTURE

15 NHTSA complaints · 2018-12 → 2026-04

“So the rear window in the convertible top is coming on glued and it can cause issue water is starting to come in. I have seen alot of other cars and people complaining about this issue”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11656790
“MY CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW IS DETACHING FROM THE RAGTOP. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE WINDOW WILL BLOW OUT COMPLETELY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11203666
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE'S CONVERTIBLE ROOF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11163704

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Windshield fogging and condensation

VISIBILITY/WIPER

16 NHTSA complaints · 2017-09 → 2019-10

“VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS WINDSHIELD HAS ALWAYS FOGGED UP. ISSUE SEEMED MINOR AT FIRST BUT IS ANNOYING AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN RUNNING THE AC, I ALWAYS HAVE TO TURN ON WIPERS TO CLEAR-AND CONDENSATION IS ALWAYS RIGHT ABOVE DEFROST VENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11266447
“WINDSHIELD FOGS UP WHEN DRIVING TO THE POINT THAT VISIBILITY IS SO OBSCURED YOU CAN'T DRIVE. WHEN YOU TURN DEFOG ON, THE OUTSIDE GLASS FOGS UP AND YOU MUST USE WIPERS BUT THE FOGGING REOCCURS SO QUICKLY THAT IT STILL OBSTRUCTS VIEW”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11165459
“IN HUMID CONDITIONS THE CAR WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP (CONDENSATION). THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DEFROSTER VENT. COVERING THE VENT RESOLVES THE ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11130849

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Brake pedal loss of resistance

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

10 NHTSA complaints · 2018-05 → 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11733304
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11384703
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11444525

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Shift-to-park warning message and park lock

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2024-07

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he noticed a failure with the parking shift gear. The contact stated the parking brake would not function properly, in addition a shift to park warning light illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11588621
“"Shift to Park " message on my DIC, apparently this is an ongoing issue with Chevrolet and GMC models”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11503203
“PUT CAR IN PARK AND THEN TURNED VEHICLE OFF. ONCE TURNED OFF SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE COMES ON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11246235

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Electric power steering assist loss

STEERING

57 NHTSA complaints · 2017-09 → 2026-08

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11755358
“Intermittent loss of power steering with no warning other than message on dash saying loss of power steering then shut the car off and restart it and powering steering back for a little while and then it repeats”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11730333
“Cars power steering periodically goes out during ever drive you turn the car off and back on and it works for a little while and then does it again”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11682021

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Airbag warning light and deployment faults

AIR BAGS

12 NHTSA complaints · 2017-09 → 2025-11

“Airbag service light came on, which required us to bring to the dealership. Quote to access and replace airbag module came to roughly $1350”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11698552
“-The Air bag light on the dashboard it's coming up, stays on, the passenger seat reader light stays on even if there is no nobody seating and when a person seats on passenger seat the passenger air bag sensor light says is off”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11514694
“NONE OF MY 2017 CAMARO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER AN 18 WHEELER HIT ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS GOING APPROX. 55 MPH IN THE FAR SLOW RIGHT LANE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11090910

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (per Oil Life System)

Every 7,500 mi

Change oil when the Oil Life System reaches 0% or every 12 months — whichever comes first. dexos1-approved synthetic oil required on all gas engines since 2011.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. Silverado 4x4 and Tahoe owners benefit from earlier rotations to even out drivetrain wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake at each tire rotation. Equinox and Malibu front pads typically last 40,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

GM specifies brake fluid replacement based on contamination testing. Test every 30,000 miles; replace if moisture content exceeds 3% or fluid appears dark.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 45,000 mi

GM long-life cellulose air filters are rated 45,000 miles. Direct-injection engines are sensitive to airflow restriction; inspect at every oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Severe service (heavy towing, frequent stop-and-go, dusty conditions): replace every 45,000 miles. Normal service: 97,500 miles. Use Dexron-VI on 6L80/8L90 transmissions.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

GM iridium spark plugs are rated 100,000 miles on most LS and LT engines. The 5.3L V8 in Silverado 1500 commonly fouls plugs early under heavy idling.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Dex-Cool Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

GM Dex-Cool (orange): first change at 150,000 miles or 5 years, then every 50,000 miles. Mixing with green coolant creates a sludge that destroys the cooling system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Rear Differential Fluid

Every 50,000 mi

Silverado and Tahoe: replace rear axle fluid every 50,000 miles, or 25,000 miles if towing. Limited-slip differentials require GM friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 22,500 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 22,500 miles. Silverado and Tahoe owners in dusty climates should replace earlier.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

78 crashes 1990–2024

How the 78 occupant deaths break down

57

driver deaths

21

passenger deaths

78

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2017 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

13

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro reflects Chevrolet's published service intervals and the Oil Life System system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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