2016 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 31 electrical system complaints to NHTSA, 22% of its 141 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 34,844 miles. One related recall (16V084000) covers a radio audio-warning software issue, but it does not address the stalling or wiring problems owners describe.
- Electrical System complaints
- 31
- 22% of 141
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,844 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Push-button start intermittently fails and the engine stalls or hesitates while driving, sometimes tied to battery cable or ignition switch faults.
- Vehicles sit unable to start after being parked, requiring towing, with some owners reporting repeated loss of power after the car is returned.
- Heavy rain causes water to pool in the trunk near the fuse box, burning the wiring harness and producing smoke or burnt cords in the cabin.
- Battery drains at stoplights and power steering cuts out randomly, more often at low speeds.
- Dashboard gauges malfunction, including an RPM gauge that jumps erratically without matching engine sound, and backup camera, radio, and infotainment failures.
- Starters fail or lock up after overheating, reportedly due to placement close to the exhaust system.
When 2016 Chevrolet Camaro electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2017, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
- NHTSA 16V084000Feb 11, 2016Electrical System139 vehicles
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 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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Camaro, which is 22% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2016 Camaro?
- Yes, recall 16V084000 covers the radio failing to give an audio warning when the key is left in the ignition. It does not cover stalling, wiring, or starter complaints described by owners.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Camaro is 34,844 miles.
- Did the 2016 Camaro's electrical issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this component shows 1 crash and 2 fires among the reported complaints, with 0 injuries.
- Is the 2016 Camaro worse than other years for electrical issues?
- The 2016 Camaro's 22% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than 2013 through 2015, which ranged from 45% to 55%, but higher than 2017 through 2021.