2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible 2SS 8AT
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The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible 2SS 8AT is a 455-hp 6.2-liter convertible with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $47,905 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 455 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $47,905 |
| MSRP with Destination | $48,900 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L LT1 V-8 OHV VVT DI (AFM with automatic) |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 455 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 455 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (SAE certified) rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (8.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
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Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CAMARO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V175000
Mar 25, 2021 · 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
NHTSA campaign 21V211000
Feb 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.
Consequence: 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 campaign 19V086000
189 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CAMARO
Owner Complaints
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CAMARO (13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 58 |
| Power Train | 54 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.