2016 Chevrolet Camaro: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
One known issue worth checking: 8-speed automatic (8L90/8L45) — torque-converter shudder & harsh shifts. 1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer.
A rumble-strip shudder at light throttle 30–50 mph, clunky 1–2 or 2–3 shifts. Ask whether the fix-flush or a valve body / trans replacement was done.
Known problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
8-speed automatic (8L90/8L45) — torque-converter shudder & harsh shifts $300–$3,500 to fix
If equipped with the 8-speed automatic (many of these years still used a 6-speed), it shudders (a 'driving over rumble strips' feel around 30–50 mph) and can shift harshly. GM issued repeated fluid-flush and valve-body TSBs and faced a class action; some got a transmission replacement.
Check for: A rumble-strip shudder at light throttle 30–50 mph, clunky 1–2 or 2–3 shifts. Ask whether the fix-flush or a valve body / trans replacement was done.
Basis: GM 8-speed TSBs; class-action litigation; NHTSA complaints
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Electrical
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Details 16V084000
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."
Fix: 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.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Seat belts: - on certain vehicles if a driver repeatedly sits on the seat belt cable cover located atthe base of the driver?s seat when entering the vehicle, it may cause the seat belt pretensioner to bend sharply over theseat side shield.
- Transmission: Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the left hand front transmission oil cooler (TOC) line can move out of its design position and come into contact with either an underbody stud or the transmission mount.
- Engine: Vehicles equipped with the 6.2L V-8 engine option may have a condition in which the oil pickup tube can lose connection with the oil pump due to poor retention of the pickup tube to the oil pan.
- Warranty extension: This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
141 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $14,050 |
| 80,000 mi | $12,259 |
From new to now
What each Chevrolet Camaro model year trades in for today at typical mileage.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.
Other Chevrolet Camaro years
Printable inspection checklist · Out-the-door price calculator