2016 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 16%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering becomes extremely hard as if there is no power steering this happens intermittently. It has almost lead me off the road many times. Dealerships do not find anything wrong. No recall but seems as if it falls under the recent recall descriptions of the problem. I feel uneasy driving this car that I'm paying so much for! It occurs during normal driving conditions driving straight or slowly turning car.”
NHTSA complaint #11375983, filed 2020-11, 59,000 miles“I have reported multiple problems with my car to the dealership. The first was with my monitor it would work intermittently. The phone, the radio, at times it wouldn't even turn on. I was told that I had to bring it in when my car was acting up. Finally it acted up brought it in and showed them immediately but they had to keep my car for a month to recreate the problem before agreeing to fix it. Monitor finally replaced. Now my car intermittently loses its power steering. The first incident happened multiple times I finally snapped the picture on march 1st. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100107, filed 2018-06, 20,000 miles“Power steering went out randomly while driving. More often at lower speeds. Battery would drain while at stoplights. Car has not been driven hard. Less than 36000 miles. Dealer states failure of power steering gear assembly. 2017 model Camaro had recall for similar power steering failure. Dealer does not recognize this as pertinent and thus will not cover expensive repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11343674, filed 2020-08, 35,500 miles“Steering assist unstable. When suddenly turning the wheel, the tension in the wheel jumps - making it possible to turn sharper than expected. Problem seems to be internment - something stopping after driving a while. Noticed issue while driving at low speeds in the city and while stationary. May happen at higher speeds but don't turn at high speeds. May happen if trying to avoid an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11281403, filed 2019-11, 10,400 miles“The transmission fails. The car shuts off in traffic without warning or without codes sometimes in a parkimg lot and sometimes on the highway. Wont start and sometimes wont shut off. The traction control comes on and slows the car to 35mph on dry pavement. There is a clunk when shifting or driving under the car. The crank shaft has been replaced because of thrusting me forward, hard shifts and delayed shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #11023554, filed 2017-09, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 31% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 5 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
48 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine
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