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Electrical system: software
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2016 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 141 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-084 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Yahya S. from United States, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has problems
141 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Power train1 crash/fire/injury
31Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
22Engine
22Steering1 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes
7Visibility/wiper
5Wheels
5Seat belts
5Structure
2810 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 48 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 0 |
| Steering | 22 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 28 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
12kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 power train complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
23under 30k miles32under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Camaro year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camaro median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings
2016 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Camaro owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2016 Camaro?
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