The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 184 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

184

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V2110002021-25-03

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has accumulated 184 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering45

02Power Train34

03Unknown Or Other13

04Visibility/wiper12

05Power Train,engine7

184 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Camaro Fuel Economy

15–25mpg combined

12-22city

20-31hwy

$3,050-$5,450/yr

With 8 configurations tested, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ranges from 15 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 10 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Camaro - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

Camaro - Manual 6-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average

Camaro - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Camaro - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city27 hwy~$4,100/yr4/10 Average

Camaro - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city28 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Camaro - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$4,300/yr4/10 Average

Camaro - Manual 6-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$5,100/yr2/10 Poor

Camaro - Automatic (S10)

15mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

12 city20 hwy~$5,450/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

34States

29%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

41914%

FLFlorida

2809%

CACalifornia

1916%

ILIllinois

1696%

GAGeorgia

1405%

DCWashington DC

1234%

PAPennsylvania

1144%

AZArizona

1114%

NCNorth Carolina

1033%

MIMichigan

1013%

WAWashington

933%

MOMissouri

923%

INIndiana

873%

OKOklahoma

823%

OHOhio

783%

DEDelaware

752%

NYNew York

652%

MDMaryland

642%

TNTennessee

622%

CO52

KY51

NJ48

OR36

NV31

WI30

KS27

AL26

UT24

NE24

NH24

VA22

MN20

MA19

RI16

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

Buying a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro a good car to buy?

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

You'll get between 15 and 25 MPG combined from the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?

Out of 184 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.