Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars

2016 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro at 19–25 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 141 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–25

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.

Electrical system: Software

NHTSA 16V084000 Reported Feb 11, 2016
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 15808)
Units affected
139 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Camaro2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/25 mpg$3,300353
Camaro2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400370
Camaro3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200422
Camaro3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/28/22 mpg$3,050395
Camaro6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/28/20 mpg$4,100438
Camaro6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/25/19 mpg$4,350457

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2016 Chevrolet Camaro C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Aug 26, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train47
Electrical system30
Engine22
Steering22
Unknown or other19
Service brakes9
Visibility/wiper7
Seat belts5
Structure: Body5
Suspension5

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Camaro model years

Chevrolet Camaro by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Camaro16–22 mpg045/5
2023 Camaro16–25 mpg0165/5
2022 Camaro16–25 mpg1145/5
2021 Camaro16–25 mpg4205/5
2020 Camaro16–25 mpg3325/5
2019 Camaro16–25 mpg1535/5
2018 Camaro15–25 mpg2815/5
2017 Camaro15–25 mpg31905/5
2015 Camaro14–22 mpg12055/5

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Other 2016 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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