2017 Chevrolet Camaro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 6% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,022 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.
“Bought the vehicle brand new january 2017...2017 convertible Camaro ss. 6 weeks later the brakes have been squeaking all day every day. They squeak on any type of road and at any time of the day. I have brought it to 3 dealerships to be looked at and filed a formal complaint with GM they refuse to help me with anything. I have found thousands of the same complaints online and is just refusing to fix the issue or refund the money for these vehicles. They are saying the squeaking of the brakes is normal. I asked for them to replace them and fix the issue and they won't. …”
NHTSA complaint #11094022, filed 2018-05, 10 miles“While driving on the highway at 60 -70 MPH in light to medium rain and it was around 35 degress, my brakes failed to work. I pressed on the brake pedal and there was no resistance. The pedal went to the floor and no brakes were applied until 3 sec. It felt like it was building pressure and after 3sec it applied the brakes forcebly becuse the petal was on the floor. It was very scary and I almost got into several accidents. The problem kept occuring during the entire 3 hr drive. Everytime I wanted to use the brakes I had none unti after 3sec. The car has 25000 miles and still the factory tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166240, filed 2019-01, 25,000 miles“We purchased a vehicle from shamley in El Paso Texas and we were in volved in a head on coullsion. We tried to stop and the breaks didn't function we were going 25 mph. We lost traction control and hit a car who took the red light and the air bags popped and the driver airbags emblem was marked on my forearm. May you please assist me”
NHTSA complaint #11424721, filed 2021-07“came upon stopped traffic on I15 freeway i pushed on my brakes and had none i had to run off of the road to avoid a rear end collision at 75 mph ,brakes were solid no movement of petal at all no matter how hard i pushed ,after i got my car back under control and came to a rolling stop a notice came on in my dash saying ...brake assist...nothing was assisting anything I HAD NO BRAKES !!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11455639, filed 2022-03“I had bought a 2017 camaro on 5/18/2021 and on 6/13/2021 I was in a car accident and once we were hit the air bags pop out we were not going to fast and on the driver side the embrome pop out and also smoke the driver had put his arm to cover his face and he has the mark on his arm of the embrome”
NHTSA complaint #11425374, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010562Oct 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 11010559Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning the brake calipers that may have staining/discoloring on the paint of the brake caliper.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 32% |
| 2001 | 15 | 31% |
| 2000 | 15 | 20% |
| 1999 | 32 | 36% |
| 1998 | 92 | 53% |
| 1997 | 10 | 14% |
| 1996 | 17 | 15% |
| 1995 | 64 | 30% |
| 1994 | 21 | 15% |
| 1993 | 7 | 22% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 6 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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