general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

11 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro based on all problems reported for the 2016 Camaro.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that on the same day that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately start-up. The dealer, flori auto sales llc, was contacted, and the dealer towed the vehicle to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with starter failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to auto zone, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission fluid temperature (tft) sensor "a" had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed that the dealer needed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Once the vehicle was at the dealer, an employee used a handheld scanner, and the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired, and an emissions test was conducted without the contact's permission. The contact took the vehicle back to the residence. The contact stated that the cooling fan failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to auto zone, and the contact was informed that dtc: p0128 and p0811were retrieved; however, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an emissions testing center and was informed that the transmission fluid temperature (tft) sensor "a" had failed and had not been repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the emission test; however, a failure was present, and the vehicle should not have passed the test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,100.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2025

Engine revs without touching the gas pedal . Intermittent hard shifting.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2024

The car failed while driving, became unstable and the engine began to shake. The car is sent to the car one americana s. A DE c. V nogalar branch agency no. Orden: o127217 the following is diagnosed: the unit enters with an ignition check and unstable engine, in the diagnosis low compression of cylinders 1,3 and 5 of 60 psi is detected, which must be above 120 psi, a loss of synchronization was found with camshafts and their sensors. The unit has 100,000 kilometers and all maintenance services are at the agency. I made an interaction call with gm the manufacturer with the number 4- 32911606770 and the answer was that it is not covered by warranty.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2023

The contact's grandson owned a 2016 Chevrolet camero. While the grandson was driving approximately 40 mph smoke suddenly was present coming from under the front hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked and moments later flames and smoke streamed from the engine compartment and the vehicle exploded. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the grandson sustained burns and blisters to both feet and fringed hair and facial hairs which did not require medical treatment. Also items of clothing were burned. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2023

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.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the check engine warning light 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.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2023

Afm (active fuel management) lifter failure on afm engine bank!.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2019

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 do.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2019

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.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2019

The component that failed is the 8-speed automatic transmission and torque converter on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro ss. The system experienced shuddering, slipping, and overheating, leading to unsafe driving conditions. The defective parts are no longer available for inspection because they are being replaced through a dealership service center, but the vehicle and records of prior repairs are available upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the transmission caused hesitation, loss of power during acceleration, and unpredictable shifting. This created dangerous situations in traffic where the car failed to respond as expected. The problem has been confirmed and reproduced by authorized gm dealers during multiple visits. They have identified overheating and failure codes related to the transmission and torque converter. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer’s authorized service center (Chevrolet dealer) but not by police or insurance representatives. There were warning symptoms before the failure, including: noticeable shuddering during acceleration hard shifting, particularly in lower gears transmission overheating codes detected by the dealership these symptoms first appeared at approximately 35000 miles and have recurred despite prior repairs under warranty.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2018

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.



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