Worst 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 45 | — | — | 27,016 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | 2 | 32,982 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 1 | — | 35,646 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | — | 37,063 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | — | — | 20,324 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 6,750 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 39,282 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | 1 | 16,400 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 38,600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 7,722 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 34,826 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Interlock/Lockout | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~139 vehicles.
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."
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Camaro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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