2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems and complaints
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The most-reported areas: Power Train (48), Electrical System (31), Engine (22).
Key takeaways
- 141 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 48 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 22% |
| Engine | 22 | 16% |
| Steering | 22 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,engine - filed 2026-08-26
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 re...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-23
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 a...
Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-06
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. ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.