2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (39) · Steering (20) · Electrical System (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
84 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:software 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V084000 · 139 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (1,711)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-21 · PIP5700H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,711 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-26 · Engine“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 design failure in the rear trunk decklid seals and wir…”
2026-08-23 · Power Train“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 anything. had to go an independent auto shop to hav…”
2026-08-06 · Power Train · 💥 crash“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 only sometimes work. my morimoto aftermarket headli…”
2026-04-03 · Power Train · 32,670 mi“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 downshifting. there was no warning light illuminated. the v…”
2026-03-18 · Unknown Or Other“power steering and stabilitrack keeps popping off on my dashboard. took it to service at chevy dealer but they couldn’t seems to find any problem even when they see the issue. …”
2026-01-28 · Steering · 47,204 mi“the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet camaro. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, requiring the contact to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. the contact stated that upon replacing the battery, the power steering feature returned for one day before the failure returned. while the vehicl…”
2025-12-12 · Power Train · 185,100 mi“the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet camaro. the contact stated that on the same day that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle experienced a failure. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately start-up. the dealer, flori auto sales llc, was contacted, and the dealer towed the vehicle to the deale…”
2025-11-21 · Steering · 59,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet camaro. the contact stated that while driving over the train tracks at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was smoke and a burning odor coming through the vents. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. the contact opened the hood and inspecte…”
2025-10-31 · Power Train“engine revs without touching the gas pedal . intermittent hard shifting …”
2025-10-15 · Steering“i expereinced sudden and complete loss of electric power steering assist. a warning ,message appeared on dash notification area that power steering assist had failed. i understand that this is a known problem that has been recalled for this model, but my vin was not included in that recall. i was travelling at 60 mph at the time and narrowly avo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.