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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 16% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 35,500 miles. One crash was linked to steering loss, but no related recall is listed.

Steering complaints
22
16% of 141
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out intermittently, often at low speeds or while stopped, then returns without warning.
  • Steering wheel suddenly becomes very hard to turn, sometimes with a dash message reading "Service Power Steering Drive With Care."
  • A dead spot or click occurs when turning the wheel to the right, reproducible whether the car is moving, stopped, or off.
  • Steering tension jumps unexpectedly during sharp turns, letting the wheel turn further than intended.
  • In one case the steering wheel locked up completely during a turn, causing the vehicle to jump a median and hit another car.
  • Owners report the power steering gear assembly failing outright, with dealers declining to treat it as recall-related.

When 2016 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2016, latest Mar 18, 2026.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2016Jul 2019Aug 2020Jan 2021May 2022Nov 2023Oct 2025Mar 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2016 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201013 (4%)
  2. 201114 (7%)
  3. 20128 (7%)
  4. 201323 (12%)
  5. 201432 (17%)
  6. 201517 (8%)
  7. 201622 (16%)
  8. 201758 (31%)
  9. 201817 (21%)
  10. 20195 (10%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes. NHTSA shows 22 steering complaints for the 2016 Camaro, making up 16% of the 141 total complaints filed for that model year.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have a steering recall?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Camaro's steering complaints, though some owners mention a recall on the 2017 model for a similar power steering issue.
At what mileage do steering problems usually start on the 2016 Camaro?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 35,500 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes in the 2016 Camaro?
NHTSA data lists 1 crash tied to a steering complaint for the 2016 Camaro, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does 2016 compare to other Camaro years for steering complaints?
The 2016 Camaro's 22 steering complaints (16% share) are lower than 2017's 58 complaints (31% share) but higher than 2015's 17 complaints (8% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.