Chevrolet Camaro 2016–2024
6th generation · GM Alpha
NHTSA data through 12 August 2026750 complaints, 337 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 36% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 4 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 36% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 450
- 25%
- 6,909
- Median
- 21,000
- 75%
- 42,767
- 90%
- 66,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 107 | 31.8% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 43 | 12.8% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 62 | 18.4% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 32 | 9.5% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 24 | 7.1% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 24 | 7.1% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 17 | 5.0% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 9 | 2.7% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 4 | 1.2% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 6 | 1.8% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 750 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016–2024 Chevrolet Camaro, and 337 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
36% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 4 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (20.9% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles), the steering (13.5% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles), the electrical system (13.1% of complaints, typically around 28,000 miles).
8 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Transmission and driveline20,000median 19,750 miles, middle half 5,000 to 32,000
- Steering26,000median 26,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 53,000
- Electrical system28,000median 28,220 miles, middle half 1,000 to 49,000
- Engine22,000median 22,226 miles, middle half 1,000 to 49,000
- Problems owners could not categorise22,000median 22,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 34,000
- Visibility/wiper4,000median 4,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 13,000
- Airbag system24,000median 24,000 miles, middle half 9,000 to 50,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 157 | 20.9% | 20,000 | 5,000–32,000 |
| Steering | 101 | 13.5% | 26,000 | 14,000–53,000 |
| Electrical system | 98 | 13.1% | 28,000 | 1,000–49,000 |
| Engine | 86 | 11.5% | 22,000 | 1,000–49,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 79 | 10.5% | 22,000 | 5,000–34,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 3.7% | 4,000 | 1,000–13,000 |
| Airbag system | 27 | 3.6% | 24,000 | 9,000–50,000 |
| Brakes | 26 | 3.5% | 18,000 | 7,000–33,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 22 | 2.9% | — | — |
| Body structure | 20 | 2.7% | — | — |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 21,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 20.9% of complaints (157 reports, 80 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 19,750 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 32,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 13.5% of complaints (101 reports, 49 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 26,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 53,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 13.1% of complaints (98 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 28,220 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 49,184 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.5% of complaints (86 reports, 35 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 22,226 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 49,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.5% of complaints (79 reports, 27 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 22,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,144 and 34,000 miles.
Visibility/wiper accounts for 3.7% of complaints (28 reports, 16 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 4,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 13,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2017 model year drew the most — 257 complaints — while 2021 drew the fewest at 22. The median year sits at 72.
That makes 2017 an outlier: roughly 3.6 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 8 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the steering (2), the transmission and driveline (2), the airbag system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 750 complaints filed against this generation, 64 reported a crash; 15 reported a fire; 41 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 8.5% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 36% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 19,750, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Transmission — 8l45/8l90 Torque Converter Clutch Shudder 2016–2019 most heavily documented; unit used through 2024
Slip-stick shudder from the torque converter clutch, felt as a vibration under light throttle at highway speed. GM determined the original factory-fill ATF was hygroscopic — it absorbed moisture from the air, changing the fluid's friction properties and glazing the TCC friction material. TSB 18-NA-355 prescribes a complete fluid exchange to the reformulated Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (blue label) rather than converter replacement; if left unserviced the friction material burnishes and the torque converter must be replaced. Subject of multiple class actions.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 199 | 121 |
| 2017 | 257 | 127 |
| 2018 | 110 | 42 |
| 2019 | 72 | 22 |
| 2020 | 46 | 18 |
| 2021 | 22 | 6 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls (8)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V175000 | 2025-04-15 | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| 25V148000 | 2025-04-07 | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| 21V188000 | 2021-04-21 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft |
| 21V211000 | 2021-04-14 | Air Bags:frontal |
| 20V811000 | 2021-01-29 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners |
| 19V837000 | 2019-12-18 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 19V086000 | 2019-06-13 | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| 16V084000 | 2016-03-14 | Electrical System:software |
What owners reported
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…
2016 · 40 miles · Electrical system
Purchased 2016 Chevrolet Camaro on 6/18/2016 few days after the engine was running very rough, grinding noise, transmission shifting hard, the check engine light illuminated and speed reduced to 5 MPH showed on display. This has been going on since then, i brought to dealer on 7/1/2016 and the service mechanic took…
2016 · 75 miles · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stared, the check-engine warning light illuminated and immediately, the on-star service technician called and asked the contact if he was in a crash. The contact responded that he was not in a crash and informed the technician…
2016 · 83 miles · Transmission and driveline
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