2016 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 16%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When shifting from 1st to 2nd hear there is an issue with either the transmission or the engine. It almost stalled when shifting. This happens all the time. I've had the transmission finished already, but seems like it's having more issues. Started after I bought the vehicle, no real start date on issue”
NHTSA complaint #11351551, filed 2020-08, 100 miles“When I was driving on the highway going 65mph, what seems to be the transmission, kept stalling and wouldn't run any faster as I tried switching lanes. Almost hit the semi truck in front of me because my car wouldnt advance any faster. My vehicle only has 66,000 miles it's a 2016 Camaro v6 and already having transmission problems. It also doesn't go in reverse. Took it to the dealership and they didn't want to help me out because the warranty doesn't cover it anymore 60,000 being the end of it when mine was only 6,000 over.”
NHTSA complaint #11383342, filed 2020-12, 66,000 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“I have almost had an accident twice based on the transmission not shifting properly and the car loosing traction between 1st and 2nd gear. Chevy has flushed the transmission 3 times with no change. 3 weeks ago the engine failed while I was trying to accelerate on a highway. This caused a truck to almost ram the back of my car and another car almost hit me as I tried to get to the side of the highway. I was able to drive it to the dealer. Auto nation Chevrolet on lee vista blvd, orl. Florida. They determined that it was a catastrophic engine failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287811, filed 2019-12, 54,000 miles“Purchased 2016 Chevrolet Camaro on 6/18/2016 few days after the engine was running very rough, grinding noise, transmission shifting hard, the check engine light illuminated and speed reduced to 5 MPH showed on display. This has been going on since then, I brought to dealer on 7/1/2016 and the service mechanic took back to check codes and informed me that numerous error codes were detected and told me to go ahead and take vehicle home because it was a holiday weekend and to return on tuesday 7/5/2016 to be inspected for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10882498, filed 2016-07, 75 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024330Sep 6, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014575Feb 20, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a chirp, squeak noise heard coming from the rear of vehicle.
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 15 | 19% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 | 21 | 11% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 26 | 23% |
| 2011 | 28 | 14% |
| 2010 | 74 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
48 complaintsElectrical system
31 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 27, 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