2017 Chevrolet Camaro steering problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro — 31% 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
“The power steering locks up and message appears saying power steering enabled please drive carefully. When this happens the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn, sometimes making it impossible to turn right or left if it is a sharp turn. I then have to shut car off and start it again and move…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric power steering (EPS) assist may failCampaign 25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
- Electric power steering (EPS) assist system may failCampaign 19V086000 · Feb 7, 2019
Steering problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Camaro | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 Camaro | 17 | 22% |
| 2016 Camaro | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 Camaro | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 Camaro | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 Camaro | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 Camaro | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 Camaro | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Camaro | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 Camaro | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Camaro | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 Camaro | 5 | 7% |
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.