2016 Chevrolet Camaro power train problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly shifted from first gear to third gear, the vehicle shuddered abnormally, and then jolted into the next gear. The failure also occurred while the transmission was…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that on the same day that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately start-up. The dealer, Flori Auto Sales LLC, was…”
filed Dec 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camaro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Camaro | 10 | 32% |
| 2019 Camaro | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 Camaro | 16 | 21% |
| 2017 Camaro | 52 | 28% |
| 2015 Camaro | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 Camaro | 15 | 8% |
| 2013 Camaro | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Camaro | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 Camaro | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 Camaro | 47 | 16% |
| 2002 Camaro | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 Camaro | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.