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2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Common Problems

Ranked from 78 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Power Steering Assist Malfunction

    27complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering assist intermittently fails, making the steering wheel extremely hard to turn and increasing the risk of a crash.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V086000, 25V175000

  2. 2

    Transmission Shudder and Hard Shifts

    19complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders and hard shifts between gears, especially at low speeds and on the highway.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Windshield fogging up while driving

    16complaints
    High severityOther

    The windshield fogs up while driving, obstructing the driver's view, especially in humid conditions.

  4. 4

    Windshield fogging up regardless of AC settings

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield fogs up regardless of whether the air conditioning is on or off, obstructing the driver's view.

  5. 5

    Power Steering Failure

    6complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails, causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer, especially at low speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V086000, 25V175000

  6. 6

    Engine Performance Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences reduced performance and stalls, especially when shifting gears or under acceleration.

  7. 7

    Transmission Fluid Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Transmission fluid issues lead to transmission shuddering, stalling, and hard shifting, affecting overall vehicle performance.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Engine stalling when taking off from a stop

    3complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls or bogs when taking off from a stop, requiring reapplication of the clutch and more throttle to prevent stalling.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Air Bag System Malfunction

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The air bag system malfunctions, with the air bag light staying on and not resetting, posing a safety risk.

  10. 10

    Back window delaminating from ragtop

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The back window of the convertible is delaminating from the ragtop, posing a potential safety hazard if it detaches completely.

  11. 11

    Steering wheel locked up

    2complaints
    Low severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up during driving, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V086000, 25V175000

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.