2016 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

21Engine complaints

15.2%Of all 138 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN45 · 32.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 20.3%

STEERING22 · 15.9%

ENGINE21 · 15.2%

Unspecified / other19 · 13.8%

Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11522937 — filed 05/19/2023

“AFM (Active Fuel Management) Lifter failure on AFM engine bank!”NHTSA complaint 11507527 — filed 02/15/2023

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11407365 — filed 04/10/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro: 21 of 138 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have in total?

138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.