2017 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro at 15–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 190 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
15–25
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.
Steering: Electric power assist system
NHTSA 25V175000Reported Mar 20, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252497020)
Units affected
934 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212327220)
Units affected
30 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Risk
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N182182760)
Units affected
26,772 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Risk
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
8.3%
No
2017 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
5 stars
8.3%
No
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
8.3%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2017 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
58
Power train
54
Electrical system
25
Engine
25
Unknown or other
22
Visibility/wiper
15
Air bags
12
Service brakes
9
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
Structure: Body
4
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
