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4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,603 miles

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2016 Chevrolet Camaro engine problems

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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Comments

problem #18

Jul 282023

Camaro

  • 53,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel was firm, and the accelerator pedal was difficult to depress. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had been diagnosed by the mechanic and it was determined that the vehicle had experienced an electrical system failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #17

May 192023

Camaro

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Farmers Branch, TX, USA

problem #16

Feb 152023

Camaro

  • miles
AFM (Active Fuel Management) Lifter failure on AFM engine bank!

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #15

Apr 022021

Camaro

  • 31,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the car is in motion, it turns on the check engine light and turns off, it tries to turn on and stays on for a while had a turn on. The check engine is not cleared. It is as if there is no gasoline in it. They indicated to me it is a problem with the gasoline tail of the gasoline bomb. There is a recall but it is not reported. Vehiculo have only 31,600 miles.

- Guaynabo, PR, USA

problem #14

Oct 252020

Camaro

  • 66,000 miles
When I was driving on the highway going 65mph, what seems to be the transmission, kept stalling and wouldn't run any faster as I tried switching lanes. Almost hit the semi truck in front of me because my car wouldnt advance any faster. My vehicle only has 66,000 miles it's a 2016 Camaro V6 and already having transmission problems. It also doesn't go in reverse. Took it to the dealership and they didn't want to help me out because the warranty doesn't cover it anymore 60,000 being the end of it when mine was only 6,000 over.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #13

Nov 242019

Camaro

  • 35 miles
Car jerking when shifting at any gear, seems like transmission going out. When speeding it feels like shaking. Havent had the car a whole year yet smh.... got a transmission flush done but problem came right back... Chevy says everyone is having the same problem but since no recall has been issued its nothing they can

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #12

Aug 042016

Camaro

  • 100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When shifting from 1st to 2nd hear there is an issue with either the transmission or the engine. It almost stalled when shifting. This happens all the time. I've had the transmission finished already, but seems like it's having more issues. Started after I bought the vehicle, no real start date on issue

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #11

Nov 122019

Camaro

  • 54,000 miles
I have almost had an accident twice based on the transmission not shifting properly and the car loosing traction between 1st and 2nd gear. Chevy has flushed the transmission 3 times with no change. 3 weeks ago the engine failed while I was trying to accelerate on a highway. This caused a truck to almost Ram the back of my car and another car almost hit me as I tried to get to the side of the highway. I was able to drive it to the dealer. Auto nation Chevrolet on lee vista blvd, orl. Florida. They determined that it was a catastrophic engine failure. The engine has been taken apart into many pieces and much of it is sitting on the dealership shop floor. The mechanic said the engine failure was due to a defective valve casing and a defective spring..damaging the camshaft. All valves and springs and camshaft would need to be replaced. Chevy has declined my request for a new engine..they said that decision is up to the dealership service manager. I spoke to him...he said that the cost to replace the engine must be within a few hundred dollars vs rebuilding the engine for him to authorize that the engine be replaced.. this is now 3 weeks in duration with no car, which cost me close to $50,000 and almost has caused me to be in 3 accidents. I am appealing for your intervention.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 012019

Camaro

  • miles
Loud rattling noise coming from engine. Possible motor mount

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #9

Jul 012019

Camaro

  • 65,000 miles
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

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #8

May 102019

Camaro

  • 40 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ive been dealing with car defect carwill shutdown while I was driving after were it will it several times to the dealer and weren't never able to solve issue and was offer a replacement almost for two years, and they had promise so alt if time to give me a new car currently my Camaro has been in the dealer since Jan 15 2019 been struggle with no vehicle is currently justofeer the buyback caring less that all this has affecting me to point of having to be under medical care with anxiety GM caring less please help

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #7

May 162018

Camaro

  • miles
Issue with engine and transmission system. I have received an diagnostic alert from onstar in reference to this problem. The first time took vehicle to shop I was told that it was a glitch in the system. That was approximately 4 months ago. I received another alert from onstar approximately 2 weeks ago took vehicle to dealership ran a diagnostics code came back that it was something with the air flow system so they replaced the part. Repairs were done almost two weeks ago and I received the same alert from onstar yesterday in reference to engine and transmission alert. My vehicle was under warranty the first two incidence but no longer under warranty. When I received the alert from onstar I can not use remote start to crank up vehicle. The first time car was in motion when alert was noticed the second and third time was stationary.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #6

Jul 102018

Camaro

  • 20,000 miles
The windshield fogs up and drips with air on the feet. No way to clear the increasing fog unless you turn the air-conditioning off and increase the heat there for on the 90+ hot and muggy day you are left with heat exhaustion or pulling over on the side of the roadways which is never safe. When it rains good luck deciding if you want to turn the window defoggers on and cause condensation or open the windows in the rain to get wet which makes the windows steam up completely or last resort is to turn the heat up on the defrosters and heat up the whole car.. or again, pull over to the side of the road indefinitely or do not drive your car in 80% of the South's weather conditions. Really sad that GM and the Chevrolet dealerships fix to this issue is to say "welcome to the South" and laugh. This happens when its muggy out, raining, cool and wet, early morning or late evening. It only gets worse with the wipers, only gets better with higher heat for extended periods of time. So in essence most of that or those days.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 252017

Camaro

  • 23,000 miles
The cars push button start is not workimg to start the car, intermittant. The car shuts off in traffic. The cars negitive battery cable, ignition switch, were repaired but the car S hesitant to start again. The engine feels like it is going to die again whike driving. The car is hesitant on acceleration. The car was deemed a lemon November 2017 for several engine, safty, and suspension issues but General Motors is keeping this case in appeals due to non-compliance to replace the unsafe car awarded by the arbitrator.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 162016

Camaro

  • 21,000 miles
The transmission fails. The car shuts off in traffic without warning or without codes sometimes in a parkimg lot and sometimes on the highway. Wont start and sometimes wont shut off. The traction control comes on and slows the car to 35mph on dry pavement. There is a clunk when shifting or driving under the car. The crank shaft has been replaced because of thrusting me forward, hard shifts and delayed shifting.

- Dunedin, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 102016

Camaro

  • miles
Check engine light on but the Chevrolet engineers could not determine the meaning of the code. They said that "for the 2015 & 2016, they placed a new code which could mean a leak in between the engine and exhaust. They kept my car for more than a week but could not determine what's going on and nobody, including the corporate engineers could fix it. I demanded a vehicle replacement bec. It's just a 2000 mile car and I only had it since may2016. But GM corporate kept their eyes shut to my plight and just told me to take home my car. They said that theu would call me if they find out the meaning of the code.

- Lasvegas, NV, USA

problem #2

Jun 112016

Camaro

  • 7,000 miles
Engine crankshaft began coming apart without warning, purchased 2016 ss, drove it 6mo and 7,000mi, no warning lights or signs, just excessive vibration while coasting on the freeway. Engine is currently being "replaced", consumers are not being notified of major LT1 engine failures....no word from GM financial about the car's status after 30 days.....now by ca law a lemon......

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 202016

Camaro

  • 75 miles
Purchased 2016 Chevrolet Camaro on 6/18/2016 few days after the engine was running very rough, grinding noise, transmission shifting hard, the check engine light illuminated and speed reduced to 5 mph showed on display. This has been going on since then, I brought to dealer on 7/1/2016 and the service mechanic took back to check codes and informed me that numerous error codes were detected and told me to go ahead and take vehicle home because it was a holiday weekend and to return on Tuesday 7/5/2016 to be inspected for repair.

- Antioch, CA, USA

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