1997 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, 7% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,300 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the power steering broke which caused fluid to spill out and total failure of the steering. The consumer lost control of the vehicle. The power steering pump and the serpentine belt were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10040373, filed 2003-11, 20,600 miles“Driving down road when steering arm broke, resulting in car going off the road through a ditch leading to severe crash.nothing has been done to remedy the failure the vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10098101, filed 2004-11, 94,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 31% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 5 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology