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2016 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system problems

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 32 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

32

Electrical System complaints

16%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

16V084000Electrical SystemFebruary 11, 2016 · 139 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

What owners report

I took my 2016 Camaro in to get checked out because bit was driving funny. Come to find out the sensor in the transmission was going out. After i put it in for the warranty, my screen , dash, and all the sound went out in my vehicle. The next day on November 27th my car battery drained out and i…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 29, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 16V084000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.