2016 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact's grandson owned a 2016 Chevrolet Camero. While the grandson was driving at approximately 40 MPH, smoke suddenly was present coming from under the front hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked and moments later flames and smoke streamed from the engine compartment and the vehicle exploded. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames.
Delayed hard shifting at take off in transmission. Clunking sound on left turns from rear end. Whining noise from rear end when driving. Seized engine at 66,000 miles 2016 chevy camaro ss
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints