2016 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 19% of all complaints filed for the model year. The median mileage at failure was 21,000, and one report involved a fire and injury. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 27
- 19% of 141
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving in traffic or at low speed, sometimes with no warning lights.
- Several complaints describe rough running, grinding noises, hard transmission shifting, and reduced speed after the check engine light comes on.
- Owners report crankshaft failure or engine seizure occurring with excessive vibration while coasting, in some cases requiring full engine replacement.
- One complaint describes smoke and flames coming from under the hood while driving, followed by a vehicle fire.
- A few owners describe check engine lights triggering codes that dealership technicians and engineers could not diagnose or resolve.
- Some reports mention hesitant acceleration and difficulty restarting the vehicle after it dies while driving.
When 2016 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 8, 2016, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?
- NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2016 Camaro, which is 19% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Camaro engine issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2016 Camaro engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 21,000 miles.
- Have there been any fires or injuries linked to 2016 Camaro engine complaints?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 injury among the engine complaints for the 2016 Camaro, with 0 crashes reported.
- How does the 2016 Camaro compare to other Camaro years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 Camaro's engine complaint share of 19% is lower than the 2010 model's 32% but similar to several other years, including 2011 and 2018.