2017 Chevrolet Camaro · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 44owner reports
- 21,655median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
58 of the 189 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 44 of those describe power steering loss, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Camaro.
Tick what matches of 44 reports
Power steering loss on other Camaro years
No other Camaro model year has enough reports of power steering loss for a sheet of its own. See every Camaro year.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the EPS motor or module (4 reports) and the steering rack (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the steering system cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Camaro
Power steering bracket. Closed jan 22, 1990.
P/s bracket failure. Closed jan 5, 1989.
None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 12,000 and 50,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the power steering gear motor could separate from the steering gear housing due to corrosion of the attaching bolts.
18276 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the power steering assist power pack is potentially missing ?welds? between the circuit board and the motor.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
What owners wrote
“Intermittent loss of power steering with no warning other than message on dash saying loss of power steering then shut the car off and restart it and powering steering back for a little while and then it repeats”
Filed Apr 10, 2026
“Cars power steering periodically goes out during ever drive you turn the car off and back on and it works for a little while and then does it again”
Filed Aug 20, 2025
“The vehicle randomly started giving me a service power steering system message. Just got into my vehicle and now the power steering system will not work.”
Filed Jul 23, 2025
“2017 Cameo have a recall with the âPower Steering Gear Assemblyâ recall number N182182760 . The dealership Courtesy Chevrolet 1233 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014”
Filed Aug 4, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 44 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works