2016 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 138 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag severely compromised outward visibility and blind spots — very frequent.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

138
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
46
electrical system
29
steering
22
engine
21
service brakes
9

Recalls affecting the 2016 Camaro

electrical system:software

Campaign 16V084000

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 ign

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with strong generational divides. The sixth-generation (2016+) models, particularly V8 SS and ZL1 variants, receive significant praise for exceptional handling, track performance, and the potency of the LT/LT4 engines paired with the 10-speed a

  • Severely compromised outward visibility and blind spots — very frequent.
  • Uncomfortable, cramped interior with poor ergonomics — very frequent.
  • Fifth-generation V6 engine reliability concerns (susceptible to age-related failures) — recurrent.
  • Active Fuel Management (AFM/DOD) system failures in automatic transmission V8 models — recurrent.
  • Convertible top mechanism failures (glass separating from fabric, requiring multiple top replacements) — recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Camaro.

Typical used price

Used Camaro listings typically run $17,175–$28,590 across 2010 to 2023 model years.

Other Camaro model years