2016 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camaro years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 9th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (48 complaints, 34%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 141owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 48 | 34% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 22% | 34,844 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 16% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 16% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 13% | 5,022 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6% | 18,045 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 5% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 4,950 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 15,919 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 9,585 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software
Problem: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing an official safety complaint regarding a severe unaddressed factory design defect on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The vehicle suffers from catastrophic water intrusion into the primary electrical system hub in the trunk during normal, everyday rain conditions. Due to a manufacturing or…
Transmission failed, at under 100k miles. Reached out to Chevy after seeing all the transmission issues in the news, they were no help, they did not offer any type of warranty or recall, and we all know they have an issue. M06y vehicle is within the years of the recall, but they would not cover…
Oh wow I don't even know where to start. The second I came home with the car for $32,995 off the used dealership it was a horrific disaster. I have replaced the rear fuse panel 2x already(water damage). The amp was fried from water damanage. The ambient lights and screen along with the gear lights…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly shifted from first gear to third gear, the vehicle shuddered abnormally, and then jolted into the next gear. The failure also occurred while the transmission was…
Power Steering and stabilitrack keeps popping off on my dashboard. Took it to service at Chevy dealer but they couldnât seems to find any problem even when they see the issue.
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camaro | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Camaro | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Camaro | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Camaro | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 Camaro | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Camaro | 53 | 1 |
| 2018 Camaro | 81 | 2 |
| 2017 Camaro | 189 | 3 |
| 2016 | 141 | 1 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 1 |
| 2014 Camaro | 188 | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 3 |
| 2012 Camaro | 113 | 4 |
| 2011 Camaro | 194 | 2 |
| 2010 Camaro | 295 | 2 |
| 2002 Camaro | 68 | 1 |
| 2001 Camaro | 48 | 0 |
| 2000 Camaro | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 Camaro | 90 | 1 |
| 1998 Camaro | 173 | 0 |
| 1997 Camaro | 69 | 1 |
| 1996 Camaro | 116 | 0 |
| 1995 Camaro | 216 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.