Reliable Auto DB

2016 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro holds 141 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electrical system, software.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Complaints

141

Per year

16

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (48 of 141), then Electrical system (31) and Engine (22). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Camaro has 206 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2017 has 189 complaints, 22 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall electrical system, software 2016-02-11 · NHTSA campaign 16V084000
Summary 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 ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

Complaints by component (141 total)

Powertrain
48
Electrical system
31
Engine
22
Steering
22
Service brakes
9
Visibility and wipers
7
Seat belts
5
Speed control
5
Structure
5
Suspension
5
Wheels
5
Air bags
4
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Visibility
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Lane departure
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

72016182017222018242019192020520211020221420236202410202562026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-08-26
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-23
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-06
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly shifted from first gear to third gear, the vehicle shuddered abnormally, and then jolted…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-04-03
  • "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."
    Steering, Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 28 20 MPG $4000
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $3200
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $4200
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $2950
Camaro 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $3300

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2016–2024
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 0W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; dexos1) , 5.5 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R19 to 245/50R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles: the electric power steering assist system may fail, which increases steering effort. Recall 21V-211 covers certain 2017-2021 Camaro vehicles: the plastic Camaro emblem on the steering-wheel air bag cover may separate during driver frontal air bag deployment. Recall 25V-148 covers certain 2020-2022 Camaro vehicles with the 10-speed automatic transmission: internal damage may cause the wheels to lock up.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro holds 141 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electrical system, software.

What are common problems with a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (48 of 141), then Electrical system (31) and Engine (22). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Camaro has 206 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2017 has 189 complaints, 22 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is 21.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

6th generation (2016-2024).

What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?

US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?

US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.