2017 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 31%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,280miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 31% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,280 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car comes equipped with eps (electric power steering assist). I have had two occasions since ownership where power steering ceases to work while I'm driving and the vehicle is in motion. The first occurrence happened at around 8k miles and I was on the freeway. I lost power steering while driving! I took it to autonation Chevrolet in austin tx and they replaced a connector. …”
NHTSA complaint #11111385, filed 2018-07, 11,000 miles“I drove the car 4 miles then turned it off and parked. Upon starting the vehicle again the power steering failed. A warning on the dash indicated that the power steering was not working and to drive carefully. I drove the car back home 4 miles and parked in the garage. The condition cleared after I shut the car off and restarted it. The vehicle was parked when the incident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11033076, filed 2017-10, 6,909 miles“I received notification that my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has a recall for the power steering. The notification states the dealer will replace the power steering gear assembly; however, when I contacted the dealer to have the recall fixed they said no remedy is ready yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11193403, filed 2019-04, 10,700 miles“While driving the car through corners, the steering wheel will intermittently steer in the opposite direction that I'm turning. I feel this is a major safety concern that can lead to an accident. This has happened multiple times, but the first incident occurred may 12, 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11022942, filed 2017-09, 1,800 miles“Complete loss of power steering , recall was issued february 7th. I am experiencing this issue almost daily while my vehicle is in motion anywhere and there is still no remedy for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11207844, filed 2019-05, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V175000Mar 20, 2025General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric…Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 2017–2018, Cadillac CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Corvette 2017–2018 +1 more
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Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Steering: 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 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
54 complaintsElectrical system
25 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 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