2017 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 28%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 28% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had a torque converter shudder which was fixed by updating to new GM fluids. After this service, around 1000 miles later I started experiencing hard shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. Took it into service where they changed a valve body. This got rid of my hard shifts for about 1500 miles, then it came back even worse. These problems occur when the car is in motion(usually under slow acceleration).”
NHTSA complaint #11309392, filed 2020-02, 10,000 miles“The car vibrates when driving at speeds over 30 MPH. It feels like you are driving over rumble strip. It does this every time I drive it now. It also shifts hard as it changes gears. I had to have a new rear boot put on the passenger side. All of the grease in the rear wheel boot was all over my wheel. There is a roar in the rear end when you first pull out onto the road. It feels like it is in the rear axle.”
NHTSA complaint #11363843, filed 2020-10, 3,000 miles“The manual transmission bogs in first gear under aggressive acceleration from a standing start. This most often occurs when pulling out into traffic. I have had the vehicle almost stall on numerous occasions iwhen pulling out into traffic. I believe the cause is excessive torque management in the vehicle's ecu program.”
NHTSA complaint #11042516, filed 2017-11, 4,500 miles“Hello! I want to report GM on the infamous 8l45 transmission shudder. I have had the fluid changed in 2018, the torque converter changed in 2018, and the fluid flushed with the na-18-355 bulletin back last year. Although the shudder hasn't returned. I don't trust that this transmission shows quality. I worry that this will last until our warranties are up and we're on our own. This not acceptable. This is a weak point of this amazing car. I had rough shifting and I've had shifts that bucked. This is not safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353284, filed 2020-09, 21,000 miles“I purchased this car new in october, 2016. My transmission problems started soon after owning it, growing worse as time went on. The car would not shift, once it did, it lurched. It would miss shifting, lag, delay and roughly drive, even though being an automatic. The dealer only serviced new software updates; all else was ignored. In early august, 2019, a service manager told me to get a second opinion. I soon discovered that GM is being sued, via class action law suits as my problems are being experienced by many others, yet they still sell new cars with this same transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11246160, filed 2019-08, 1,000 milesRelated 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.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11012951Jan 10, 2025This Preliminary Information communicates additional information to the customer on the "No Lift Shift" feature found on all Manual Transmission equipped Camaros.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 50% |
| 2020 | 11 | 34% |
| 2019 | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 | 54 | 28% |
| 2016 | 48 | 34% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 20 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 16% |
| 1995 | 23 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
58 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 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