2017 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has repeatedly lost electrical power while driving. During one incident at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle’s electronics shut off and power steering assist stuttered/lost assist for several seconds, causing reduced vehicle control. During another incident while turning/in a turning…”
filed May 31, 2026
“Got trapped inside the car in 100 degree weather plus humidity. The car started the whole and operated perfectly fine while a message prompted on the dash. After doing a push to start that morning before work. The car runs for 10mins until it shuts off. That morning closed myself in to get ready to…”
filed Sep 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 Camaro | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 Camaro | 20 | 26% |
| 2016 Camaro | 29 | 21% |
| 2015 Camaro | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 Camaro | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 Camaro | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 Camaro | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 Camaro | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 Camaro | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 Camaro | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 Camaro | 5 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.