2017 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 13%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 13% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The convertible top had a recall on my car. I took it to the dealership and they kept the car for a while and replaced the top but immediately after I took it home the mechanical mechanism broke and haven't been able to use the top and no one has contacted me to replace the recalled top and motor to the convertible top portion”
NHTSA complaint #11408507, filed 2021-04, 22,000 miles“Blue tooth doesn't work consistently. I have to yell in order for someone calling to hear me.sometimes that doesn't even work. Whether I have my phone hooked up or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11243464, filed 2019-08, 15,000 miles“As I'm driving at 55mph or higher, all of the sudden the car shuts off and comes right back on and all you see are all the dashboard lights turn on and off all at once which is scary because when that happens, you have no control of the car because once the car shuts off, for that one or two seconds it does this you have no control and the steering wheel locks on you. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277750, filed 2019-11, 24,000 miles“The car shut off and then wouldn't start. Had engine replaced because the engine was locked up. Recently received the vehicle and gauge cluster shuts down completely while driving vehicle along with infotainment system. When it turns back on screen shows: service stibillitrac, ABS system, battery system, engine oil low, engine reduced power, reduce clutch use, and check engine light. Had no power steering, no acceleration, and had loss of brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11352126, filed 2020-08, 49,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11165459, filed 2019-01, 450 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 31% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 7 | 22% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 20 | 25% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 31 | 22% |
| 2015 | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 13% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 16% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
11 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 29, 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