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 chevrolet Camaro powertrain problems
moderate 43 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
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 vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not r…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the transmission was slipping. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the used car dealer…
TCC SHUDDER , VEHICLE SHUDDERS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS03
WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65MPH, WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE TRANSMISSION, KEPT STALLING AND WOULDN'T RUN ANY FASTER AS I TRIED SWITCHING LANES. ALMOST HIT THE SEMI TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE MY CAR WOULDNT ADVANCE ANY FASTER. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES IT'S A 2016 CAMARO V6 AND ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT ALSO DOESN'T GO IN REVERSE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY D…
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. Th…
I HAVE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT TWICE BASED ON THE TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND THE CAR LOOSING TRACTION BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. CHEVY HAS FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES WITH NO CHANGE. 3 WEEKS AGO THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON A HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSED A TRUCK TO ALMOST RAM THE BACK OF MY CAR AND ANOTHER CAR ALMOST HIT ME AS I TRIED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE …
CAR JERKING WHEN SHIFTING AT ANY GEAR, SEEMS LIKE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT. WHEN SPEEDING IT FEELS LIKE SHAKING. HAVENT HAD THE CAR A WHOLE YEAR YET SMH.... GOT A TRANSMISSION FLUSH DONE BUT PROBLEM CAME RIGHT BACK... CHEVY SAYS EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT SINCE NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ITS NOTHING THEY CAN DO
THE 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS A SHUTTER AT LOW ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1200 TO 1500 RPM. THE SHUTTER WILL OCCUR IN 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH GEAR WHEN ENGINE RPM IS 1200 TO 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT. THIS HAPPENS ON OPEN ROADS IN ALL CONDITIONS AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS + GEAR.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 chevrolet Camaro?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 43 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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