Model year
2016 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 141 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (47), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (30), ENGINE (22). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 76 complaints
- 2001 48 complaints
- 2002 68 complaints
- 2010 295 complaints
- 2011 194 complaints
- 2012 113 complaints
- 2013 187 complaints
- 2014 188 complaints
- 2015 206 complaints
- 2016 141 complaints
- 2017 190 complaints
- 2018 81 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 14 complaints
- 2023 15 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
Recalls
16V084000 · Feb 11, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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…
Complaints
141 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 4, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 28 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Camaro · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Camaro · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Camaro · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Camaro · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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Check a vehicle
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