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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,036 miles

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2017 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Comments

problem #20

Jan 012023

Camaro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This vehicle is having issues that no Chevy repair place is able to recognize or fix. I can not drive this vehicle due to safety concern.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #19

Jan 062023

Camaro

  • miles
Shudder in the transmission. My camaro shudders between 40 and 50 mph. It had a recall and was taken in for the repairs. It was a transmission fluid flush and a change in the fluid. Something like that. The problem is shudder isn't fixed it was for a while but its back. There's definitely something still wrong with this. Is it causing the car more damage? I believe GM should repair all the recalled vehicles right! This is an issue and a huge nuisance. Shudder problem is still there!

- Silver Springs, FL, USA

problem #18

Feb 082024

Camaro

  • miles
There are two primary concerns with this vehicle that, after further investigation, appear to be commonly experienced issues. While driving, the vehicle shudders unexpectedly and intensely, then the issue spontaneously resolves. Upon contacting the dealership, I was informed that this is a recognized problem. The service representative explained that moisture was accumulating in the transmission fluid due to a factory defect, resulting in the sporadic vibration. I was advised that a transmission flush using Mobile One would rectify the problem, but this measure proved ineffective. The dealership is now suggesting that the torque converter may be the cause. Separately, the rear window has detached from the convertible top. Despite my efforts to seal the gap, water still seeps into the vehicle during rainfall.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #17

Aug 252023

Camaro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While idling out of a driveway on Friday, 8/25/23, there was a warning on the dash that stated "low oil pressure, shut off vehicle immediately." I immediately shut the vehicle off within seconds of seeing this warning and towed the vehicle home. I've read that these vehicles-Camaro ZL1 are notorious for failed oil pumps. I have babied this vehicle and do not use it as a daily driver. I only take it out a few times a year and have only 18,000 miles on it. The vehicle is in stock condition and has not been modified which blows my mind that this would even occur on such a well taken care of vehicle that is so expensive and supposed to be the top the line. Of course the dealer was unhelpful due to it being pass what they consider warranty timeframe. I am hopeful that GM will assist in any way possible being that I believe GM installed faulty oil pumps on these expensive vehicles. Also I am a loyal customer to GM. Within the last 5 years, I have purchased 3 brand new Chevys-2017 Camaro ZL1, 2020 Silverado Trailboss, and 2021 Malibu RS.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #16

Jul 172023

Camaro

  • miles
After having the car for a year with regular maintenance and service, out of nowhere car was giving electrical problems that was making my car battery die and the ABS brake system giving out completely to the point where the vehicle has no brakes at all & engine failure due to cylinder #1 no compression, car kept giving codes p0300, C0299, B1517, notice there-??s an service bulletin from GM NO. Pi1178F is know as a common problem for LTG engines, also the only way I found out that the engine was damaged when I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnostic and was told that one of the Cylinders had no compression which had came down the line that an Piston ring had internally damaged my engine, vehicle has 145K and was running smoothly until sudden electrical problems.

- Delaware Water Gap, PA, USA

problem #15

May 232023

Camaro

  • miles
There have been multiple problems with the check engine light.the car vibrating i have had this car serviced multiple times for the same thing and now my transmission needs to be rebuilt which this car has less than 50,000 miles

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #14

Dec 292021

Camaro

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle dies while going 60 MPH or at red lights, creating a dangerous situation in traffic or on the highway. At times when yielding it feels like I've been hit by another vehicle from behind, the transmission does not downshift normally, and the TSB (see attached) proves that General Motors knew about this issue and did not notify customers or recall the vehicle for repairs. I have 2 issues with my vehicle and both issues remain unresolved even after utilizing the power train warranty. My vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs multiple times, the "check engine" light was on the vehicle, no one checked it, and General Motors did not honor its Power Train Warranty Obligations, "the defects remain unresolved". My vehicle is dangerous to operate, I have tried working with General Motors to arrive at a solution, "But I should not be forced pay additional expense for issues General Motors knew about a, issued TSB's warning dealerships, and made no effort to notify customers. I am reporting this issue to the NTSB before providing a 30 day Notice of Intent to sue, to General Motors

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #13

May 072021

Camaro

  • 23,800 miles
Cylinder 6 fuel injector failed at 23,800 miles and this part is not covered under power train warranty. It's a $900 repair!

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #12

Dec 092020

Camaro

  • 50,000 miles
Starter getting heat and not allowing the car to start properly or not at all. There is a lawsuit about this issue but never has happen in favor of the customers

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 302020

Camaro

  • 49,000 miles
The car shut off and then wouldn't start. Had engine replaced because the engine was locked up. Recently received the vehicle and gauge cluster shuts down completely while driving vehicle along with infotainment system. When it turns back on screen shows: Service stibillitrac, ABS system, battery system, engine oil low, engine reduced power, reduce clutch use, and check engine light. Had no power steering, no acceleration, and had loss of brakes.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 282019

Camaro

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I am driving or when I start my car every two weeks or so many miles the engine light will come on. After driving so many miles or a day later the engine light will go back off. This has happened 10 times since purchasing the car. I am taking it to the dealership on Monday to figure out why this may be happening. This is $150 just to get a diagnostics test done. I have had a diagnostics test done on the car previously when this first happened for free at an auto store. It threw the P0024 cam shaft code. I'm anxious to figure out what's happening.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #9

Feb 172020

Camaro

  • 70,000 miles
I purchased my 2017 camero with only 36 miles on it. The vehicle has been back to the dealership several times for maintenance within the first year of me purchasing the vehicle. It has been twice for the vibration of the transmission. At first they told me it was a issue with the tires. I ended up purchasing new tires, however the problem still persisted. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they finally stated that it was a issue with the transmission fluid and they had to wait on GM to send some to the dealership. The most recent issue I have with my 2017 camero is that the stability track light came on, this caused my car to cut off while I was driving it. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealership stated they repaired the stability track issue but I need a new engine or to have the engine rebuilt. The dealership stated a code#2 cylinder misfire internal code displayed. The dealership stated that a new engine would cost me around $8900 plus labor. They stated to rebuild it it would be over $10,000. They stated my warranty was up at 60,000 miles and that there is nothing that they or GM can do to to assist me. This is the first car that I have ever purchased and it 's unthinkable that a engine goes out on a car with 70,000 miles on it. I also kept up with my regular scheduled maintenance. I don't know what to do.

- Tunica, MS, USA

problem #8

Jan 052020

Camaro

  • miles
When I'm driving in the highway at cruising speeds there is a shudder vibration coming from the transmission contacted GM took my car in to hendricks Chevrolet 3 months ago, the shudder came back contacted GM again asked for me to make an appointment with another dealer michael Chevrolet they denied to even look at my car now the person handling my case at GM will not return my calls every time I call they want to transfer me to faris the guy handling my case never get a call back I would really like this to get investigated I have exhausted my avenues and I'm very afraid I'm stuck with a lemon. It's only a 2017 with 28000 miles. I should not have to deal with this issue my last car never gave me problems and it had almost two hundred thousand miles. Please help me!!!

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 102020

Camaro 8-cyl

  • 10 miles
Car developed stabilitrack message on dashboard, check engine light on, engine misfire, reduced power, and intermittent no start, ( like dead battery) after let sit for some time, all symptoms go away. Car was taken 2 times to dealership for service, at first time they replaced engine lifters, at second visit they were unable to duplicate concern. Car had continued to show same symptoms. Contacted General Motors customer service, and they opened a case # [xxx] they stated will call back. Days later cr acted again, no power, engine misfire, check engine light on and no start condition, and finally cached on fire on 01/10/2020. All symptoms were present when car moving and when charging gas for example had to shut engine off, it will not restart, like battery was dead, called road assistance triple a, and diagnosed battery to be fine.they stateted car has electrical issues. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 172019

Camaro

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 32 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power in the middle of the road. Also, the steering wheel seized and excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to Chevrolet montebello (310 w whittier blvd, montebello, ca 90640, (323) 680-5933) where it was diagnosed that an oil change was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure later recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 312017

Camaro

  • 10 miles
Bought the vehicle brand new January 2017...2017 convertible Camaro ss. 6 weeks later the brakes have been squeaking all day every day. They squeak on any type of road and at any time of the day. I have brought it to 3 dealerships to be looked at and filed a formal complaint with GM they refuse to help me with anything. I have found thousands of the same complaints online and is just refusing to fix the issue or refund the money for these vehicles. They are saying the squeaking of the brakes is normal. I asked for them to replace them and fix the issue and they won't. now when the vehicle gets over 50 mph the whole front end also vibrates and when I come to a complete stop and press the gas to accelerate it lunges forward. Nothing is being fixed.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 302017

Camaro

  • 9,500 miles
When taking off from a stop, at normal speed, the engine bogs and almost stalls. This requires a re application of the clutch and more throttle to prevent stalling. This happens almost daily. It has happened while pulling into traffic from a driveway and almost caused an accident. I have been driving with a clutch for over 30 years on both cars and motorcycles. There is a real problem with the torque management system on this car. This problem affects many of this model of Camaro there is an online forum that has an in depth discussion of the problem: www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?T=498180&page=10

- Capistrano Beach, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 082017

Camaro

  • 7,400 miles
2017 Camaro ZL1 manual this is specific for this car model. There is an issue with throttle response when moving out of a stop. Engine stalls and RPM comes back afterward very high. This is dangerous on cross road stops and stop lights. Had few events the car would almost stall and be in a dangerous place in the road with upcoming traffic. This problem can cause a collision. It requires new ignition timing programming of the ECU. Chevrolet is aware of the issue for a long time and has not issued any fixes yet.

- Happy Valley, OR, USA

problem #2

Nov 012017

Camaro

  • 4,500 miles
The manual transmission bogs in first gear under aggressive acceleration from a standing start. This most often occurs when pulling out into traffic. I have had the vehicle almost stall on numerous occasions iwhen pulling out into traffic. I believe the cause is excessive torque management in the vehicle's ECU program.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 212017

Camaro

  • 6,500 miles
Pulley bearing or pulley tensioner is squeaking. The service advisors at my dealer refused to believe any sort of noise, except another service rep said he hears it. They refused to fix any issue because they're lazy and dont want to pay for the part.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

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