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What 183 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro With Recaro

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (183)Crash / fire / injury (16)Steering (56)Transmission & drivetrain (52)Electrical system (25)Engine (25)Visibility & wipers (16)Airbags (12)Brakes (10)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (6)Body & structure (5)Speed control (4)

5 of 183 complaints match · Body & structure · clear filters

Apr 27, 2026Body & structure

The back glass on my convertible is separating from the fabric. This isn't something I did or anyone else has done. This is a huge problem with thousands of camaro owners that have a convertible. Something needs to be done because its obvious that the design that was used on mine and many many others alike is a flawed and something that we should not have to deal with. Right now my only options are to buy a new top and spend over $3,000 to have it installed or buy some glue and rig it up myself but I refuse to do that. Please, this is my first Camaro and I love it and just want it fixed. I don't see any Mustangs or other convertibles having this issue. Attached with my photos is a screenshot from a Facebook post with over 300 comments of people having the same issue and also a service bulletin that was put out a while back. There needs to be a recall on this issue or lawsuits are going to start being filed. Thats what most people are threatening to do now.

NHTSA ODI 11733920

May 21, 2021Body & structure

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that rainwater leaked into the vehicle on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that they were unsure if the water was leaking by the rear seats of the vehicle. The contact could hear air entering the cabin of the vehicle and see some outside light entering through the top and sides of the convertible roof. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the sound of air and hints of light entering through the seal of the convertible roof was normal. However, the leaking was repaired by replacing the seals around the roof. The contact stated the failure reoccurred during the next inclement weather. Currently, the convertible top failed to return to the upward position after being lowered. Several attempts were needed for the convertible top to return to the closed position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under a recall nor under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 40,042.

NHTSA ODI 11418010

Apr 17, 2021Electrical systemBody & structure

THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR A WHILE AND REPLACED THE TOP BUT IMMEDIATELY AFTER I TOOK IT HOME THE MECHANICAL MECHANISM BROKE AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO USE THE TOP AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME TO REPLACE THE RECALLED TOP AND MOTOR TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP PORTION

NHTSA ODI 11408507

Apr 25, 2019Body & structure

MY CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW IS DETACHING FROM THE RAGTOP. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE WINDOW WILL BLOW OUT COMPLETELY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI 11203666

Dec 27, 2018Body & structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE'S CONVERTIBLE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET (8200 AUTO DRIVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951)-688-8111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE THE INSPECTION REPORT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 11163704

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2017 Chevrolet Camaro With Recaro verdict →