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2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Owners filed 141 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between Feb 2016 and Aug 2026. The most-cited component is power train (48).

Complaints
141
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train48
  2. Electrical system31
  3. Engine22
  4. Steering22
  5. Service brakes9
  6. Visibility/wiper7
  7. Structure5
  8. Suspension5
  9. Wheels5
  10. Vehicle speed control5
  11. Seat belts5
  12. Air bags4
  13. Fuel/propulsion system4
  14. Visibility3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20167
201718
201822
201924
202019
20215
202210
202314
20246
202510
20266

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

48 reports1 crash
“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 have a new one installed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 23, 2026Power trainODI 11758904

Electrical system

31 reports1 crash2 fires1 related recall
“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 wiring harnesses, ordinary rainfall flows directly into the trunk floorboard. This standing water submerges the vehicle's primary battery, rear fuse block, and factory audio amplifier. This has disabled my infotainment/central command screen, causing a total electrical no-start condition. Most critically, this ongoing flooding creates a severe safety and crash hazard that compromises the vehicle's steering infrastructure. The previous Geneal Motor's safety recall regarding the electronic power steering (EPS) gear assembly losing connectivity when exposed to water was addressed, the unresolved trunk defect actively defeats that safety remedy. By allowing routine rainwater to freely pool over the main fuse block and electrical distribution network, the vehicle remains highly vulnerable to sudden, unpredictable power…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 26, 2026Electrical system, Air bags, EngineODI 11759706

Engine

22 reports
“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 dealer, where it was diagnosed with starter failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor "A" had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed that the dealer needed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Once the vehicle was at the dealer, an employee used a handheld scanner, and the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired, and an emissions test was conducted without the contact's permission. The contact took the vehicle back to the residence. The contact stated…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 12, 2025Power train, EngineODI 11704738

Steering

22 reports1 crash
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 18, 2026Steering, Unknown or otherODI 11725367

Service brakes

9 reports
“Around 3/2/2021 I received a dash warning light for the electronic parking brake indicating some form of malfunction. The electronic parking brake began to stay on once set and when I would accelerate a bit, it would release. Thereafter the rear brakes and calipers completely locked up while sitting in my garage and would not move. I had to have it towed out of my garage and to a Chevrolet dealership for repair. The Chevrolet dealer repaired it after approximately one week or more and five or six days later the indicator light returned stating electronic parking brake malfunction so I took it back to the Chevrolet dealership and they repaired again. I had also contacted the dealership I purchased from in Tennessee and made them aware of the problem and they agreed to pay for the repair because my warranty did not cover this repair because it happened to be from prior damage to the car before i purchased it. After speaking in great detail with the Chevrolet dealer, it was explained to me that this is beyond repair at this point if I were to have any further issues with this and strongly recommended having this replaced and that it is currently unsafe considering…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 14, 2021Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11420819

Visibility/wiper

7 reports
“The autodimming rear view mirror has begun to darken in normal light and makes it difficult to see out of the mirror at traffic and objects behind the car, making for a potential safety hazard. The mirror looks like the pixels for the autodimming feature have cracked and leaked out, blocking visibility”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 30, 2025Visibility/wiperODI 11657960
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.