2016 Chevrolet Camaro
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 141
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 141 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 48 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 217 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2011 | 194 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
34% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
23% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly and interlock/lockout.
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Before purchasing a 2016 camaro last year I took it to a Chevrolet dealership for a safety inspection with no safety concerns found and after purchasing it around 57,000 miles went to another Chevrolet dealership to diagnose any electrical concerns...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-26
Also filed under Structure
Steering
16% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while his son was accelerating from a stop light and making a right turn, the steering wheel ceased.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-13
Loss of power steering & poor paint quality
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-19
Also filed under Structure
Engine
16% · 22 reportsService brakes
6% · 9 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016Complaint volume 141 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-03-14Electrical system16V084000 Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V084000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.