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Buyer Guide · Jun 21, 2026

2017 · ChevroletCamaro SS

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$30,000
Mileage85,000 mi
Engine6.2L 8-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
DrivetrainRWD
BodyCoupe

What the data shows

This 2017 Camaro SS with the LT1 V8 is a high-performance platform with known concerns, especially AFM lifter failure and 8-speed transmission shudder. Budget about $6,500 for potential lifter repair and $1,500–$2,500 for transmission service if not already addressed. The asking price of $30,000 is reasonable for this mileage and configuration. Note the engine code and body style discrepancies — verify these details with the seller before proceeding.

Red flags

  • Engine Code Mismatch

    input lists L96 (truck engine), SS should be LT1; verify

  • Body Style Conflict

    listed as coupe, seller says convertible; confirm before purchase

Green flags

  • Well-Maintained

    second owner, premium fuel, no major issues per seller

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • AFM Lifter Failure
    Usually shows up around 100k mi · $2,500 to $4,000 to fix
    −4.2
  • 8L90 Transmission Shudder
    Usually shows up around 60k mi · $1,500 to $2,500 to fix
    −1.0
  • Water Pump Leak
    Usually shows up around 70k mi · $500 to $800 to fix
    −0.4
  • 5 smaller items
    −0.5
Fixing the top three$4,500 to $7,300

When this car gets expensive

The chance of a major repair as the miles add up. This one is at 85k, past where the climb starts around 72k.

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4.0/10
ReliabilityWeak

8.3 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

Deal0.0
8 open issues
Critical
01
Major
03
Caution
04
8 Findings8 open, 1 critical

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