2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — software. Owners filed 141 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints141

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — SoftwareCampaign 16V084000 · 11 Feb 2016

Problem: 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."

Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system14 · 35%

Power train11 · 28%

Steering9 · 22%

Engine7 · 18%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Structure2 · 5%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20224

202314

20246

202510

20266

From owner complaints

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,…
Power train · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Power train · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering disengaged. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The loss of power steering function message was displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the message was no longer displayed. The vehicle was…
Steering · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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