The Lemon Index2016 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is about average by owner complaints: 71 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 96, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 141 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 46K miles on the car (84 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 5K–40K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 0K–54K miles
Recalls 1
- electrical 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1711 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips,…
- Some customers may comment that the engine cooling fan intermittently stops working
- Effective November 18th, 2014, P/N 23248791 (Wireless Charging Module) will be placed on…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Loud rattling noise coming from engine. Possible motor mount
2016 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 11252911
More owner reports
Grinding noise from rear end when making slow right or left hand turns.
NHTSA complaint 10968577
Vibration at speeds of 45 - 50 mph. Vibration only occurs when vehicle is at operating temperature. If the vehicle is cold, the vibration is not present.
NHTSA complaint 11222462
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 96; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (38%), engine (15%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have?
1 safety recall (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro get?
20 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,100 and 46,800 miles. The middle report was at 20,300 miles, from 84 complaints.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 38% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works