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The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 138 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 138 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is powertrain at 43 complaints, typically surfacing around 31,097 miles (~$2,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Camaro | 187 | 4 |
| 2014 Camaro | 187 | 4 |
| 2015 Camaro | 206 | 2 |
| 2016 Camaro (this page) | 138 | 1 |
| 2017 Camaro | 183 | 3 |
| 2018 Camaro | 78 | 2 |
| 2019 Camaro | 51 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: electrical is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 39,180 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.4/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
I buy this car the 12/24/2020 power steering gets really hard sometimes when I'm driving you get s really hard the power steering
Purchased car with 20908 miles on 12/18/19. Noticed engine rpms fluctuating about 200 rpms when at steady cruising speed 2nd day of owning car. 3rd day noticed bad shudder when in v4 mode along with RPM fluctuation.
2016 camaro 2ss. Starting in early oct. Vehicle was parked in the driveway and would not start. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Got vehicle back late oct. And 5 miles down the highway the vehicle lost all power. Called for a tow back to dealership. Received vehicle late dec.…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and 50 MPH, the front end started shaking abnormally with the vehicle shuddering. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the failure ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
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An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the powertrain first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 43 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 31,097 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 138 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is powertrain. Typical failure occurs around 31,097 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 43 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 31,097 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 31,097 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 138 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.