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2016 Chevrolet Camaro
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
138 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Transmission & drivetrain problems dominate (33% of complaints, typically reported near 25k miles).
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (29) · Steering (22) · Visibility & wipers (10) · Brakes (9)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
33%46 complaints · typically near 25k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“Engine revs without touching the gas pedal . Intermittent hard shifting”
Electrical system
21%29 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“The blind spot warning system stopped working, and yes it is available for inspection upon request. I have heard this leads to further electrical problems and am worri…”
Steering
16%22 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“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 th…”
Engine
15%21 complaints · typically near 33k mi · 3 in the last 2 years
“Engine revs without touching the gas pedal . Intermittent hard shifting”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Electrical System · 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 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.
Fix: 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.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.