2016 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 22%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,844miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 22% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,844 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall ever since I purchased my car june 8 2018 the car has been. Nothing but problems first the starter went out on me it went in the shop for repairs then few days later I was driving with my family in traffic when the gas pedal got stuck to the floor almost causing me to have an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11105058, filed 2018-07, 21,000 miles“Ive been dealing with car defect carwill shutdown while I was driving after were it will it several times to the dealer and weren't never able to solve issue and was offer a replacement almost for two years, and they had promise so alt if time to give me a new car currently my Camaro has been in the dealer since jan 15 2019 been struggle with no vehicle is currently justofeer the buyback caring less that all this has affecting me to point of having to be under medical care with anxiety GM caring less please help”
NHTSA complaint #11206914, filed 2019-05, 40 miles“'incident #1: on june 15, 2018, after making my normal commute to and from work, I arrived home. Later that evening, when I tried to start my car, I was not able to start it at all. I was unable to figure out what the issue was and had to have it towed back to the dealership. It turned out that the issue was the starter - an issue that should definitely not need to be of concern to a new car owner. While I was provided with a loaner car, I was highly inconvenienced during my father's day weekend. …”
NHTSA complaint #11105045, filed 2018-07, 20,890 miles“2016 Camaro 2ss. Starting in early oct. Vehicle was parked in the driveway and would not start. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Got vehicle back late oct. And 5 miles down the highway the vehicle lost all power. Called for a tow back to dealership. Received vehicle late dec. Drove to work and back, all is good next day .. Drove to the bank and pulled up into my driveway .. Activated e brake and reached for the power button .. The vehicle mysteriously shut itself off. I pushed the clutch in and pushed the start button .. Nothing no power. To be honest .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11385165, filed 2020-12, 34,188 miles“2016 Camaro 2lt rs would not start 11.23.2017. After checking the battery compartment, water was found below the trunk deck lid. Dried the area out and was able to jump start vehicle. Drove 29 miles and as I neared my destination, you could smell smoke. Opened up the trunk and found smoke plus melted and singed fuses that potentially could have caught fire. Vehicle towed to capital auto group 11.24.17. Advised dealer that we would escalate due to safety concerns, but authorized repairs. Dealership later said they reviewed with GM and it did not qualify for GM customer goodwill program. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083296, filed 2018-04, 49,184 milesRelated recalls
- 16V084000Feb 11, 2016Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to…Covers: Chevrolet Camaro 2016, Malibu 2016, Silverado 2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 31% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 7 | 22% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 20 | 25% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 31 | 22% |
| 2015 | 111 | 54% |
| 2014 | 99 | 53% |
| 2013 | 81 | 43% |
| 2012 | 27 | 24% |
| 2011 | 29 | 15% |
| 2010 | 42 | 14% |
| 2002 | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 13% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 16% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
48 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology