2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 141
Latest campaign: Feb 11, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Feb 11, 2016	16V084000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 11, 2016Latest campaign


Feb 11, 201616V084000	Electrical system: software An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V084000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V084000 · Feb 11, 2016

Feb 11, 201616V084000

Electrical system: software

An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V084000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V084000 · Feb 11, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component141

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

141Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Power train	48	34	1	0
Electrical system	31	22	1	2
Engine	22	16	0	0
Steering	22	16	1	0
Unknown or other	19	13	0	2
Service brakes	9	6	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	5	0	0
Structure	5	4	0	1
Suspension	5	4	0	0
Wheels	5	4	1	0
Vehicle speed control	5	4	0	0
Seat belts	5	4	0	0
Air bags	4	3	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	3	1	0
Visibility	3	2	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I am filing an official safety complaint regarding a severe unaddressed factory design defect on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.”
Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759706
Power train
“Transmission failed, at under 100k miles. Reached out to Chevy after seeing all the transmission issues in the news, they were no help, they did not offer any type of warranty or recall, and we all know they have an…”
Filed 08/23/2026 · ODI 11758904
Power train
“Oh wow I don't even know where to start. The second I came home with the car for $32,995 off the used dealership it was a horrific disaster. I have replaced the rear fuse panel 2x already(water damage).”
Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755165

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2016 Chevrolet Camaro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The most recent, 16V084000 (reported February 11, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 141 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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