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2017 Chevrolet Camaro · symptom sheet

Power steering cuts out or goes heavy

  • 43owner reports
  • 21,655median miles
  • 2involved a crash

Newest report May 31, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

57 of the 186 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 43 of those describe power steering loss, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Camaro.

Tick what matches of 43 reports

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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.

25V-175Mar 20, 2025
Steering:Electric Power Assist System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
19V-086Feb 7, 2019
Steering:Electric Power Assist System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Camaro

EA89-009opened Jan 5, 1989
Steering · model years 1987

Power steering bracket. Closed jan 22, 1990.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE89-002opened Oct 7, 1988
Steering · model years 1987

P/s bracket failure. Closed jan 5, 1989.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available

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.

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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 “Power Steering Gear Assembly” 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 43 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.