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2016 Chevrolet Camaro
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
6
Medium

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission shifting issues

    14complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences jerking, shuddering, and stalling during acceleration and shifting between gears.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical system issues with dashboard warnings

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Dashboard warnings such as 'service side detection system' appear randomly, indicating potential electrical system failures.

    Related recall: 16V084000

  3. 3

    Power steering assist intermittent failure

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering assist intermittently fails, requiring excessive force to steer the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Transmission shuddering and slipping

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences shuddering, slipping, and overheating, leading to unsafe driving conditions.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Check engine light intermittent illumination

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The check engine light intermittently illuminates without any clear warning or diagnostic codes.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 16V084000

  6. 6

    Steering wheel locking up

    5complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering locks up, preventing the driver from turning the steering wheel.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Windshield Fogging

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield fogs up excessively when the air conditioning is on, obstructing visibility.

  8. 8

    Engine performance issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences reduced performance, including hesitation and stalling, especially under acceleration.

  9. 9

    Engine Starting Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The push-button start intermittently fails to start the engine, leading to the car shutting off in traffic.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.