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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
510–25K
1625–50K
1350–75K
275–100K
1100–150K
1150K+
84 reports with mileage · 57 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports4 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
141 reports
35,500 miles · Aug 6, 2020
Electrical SystemSteering
POWER STEERING WENT OUT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. MORE OFTEN AT LOWER SPEEDS. BATTERY WOULD DRAIN WHILE AT STOPLIGHTS. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN HARD. LESS THAN 36000 MILES. DEALER STATES FAILURE OF POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. 2017 MODEL CAMARO HAD RECALL FOR SIMILAR POWER STEERING FAILURE. DEALER DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS PERTIN…
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POWER STEERING WENT OUT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. MORE OFTEN AT LOWER SPEEDS. BATTERY WOULD DRAIN WHILE AT STOPLIGHTS. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN HARD. LESS THAN 36000 MILES. DEALER STATES FAILURE OF POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. 2017 MODEL CAMARO HAD RECALL FOR SIMILAR POWER STEERING FAILURE. DEALER DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS PERTINENT AND THUS WILL NOT COVER EXPENSIVE REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #11343674
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2020
Power Train
SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS 2ND 3RD 4TH GEARS COLD AND OCCASIONALLY 2ND WHEN HOT. HAS DONE THIS SINCE PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND NOW HAS 44,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11338111
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2020
Power Train
TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AT CRUISING SPEEDS. LIKE THE GEAR GOES UP AND DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11337454
2 miles · Jun 1, 2020
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
RADIO INTERMITTENT TURN OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326908
51,000 miles · May 23, 2020
Service Brakes
I WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO MAKE A TURN AND ONCE THE GREEN LIGHT CAME ON I STEPPED ON THE GAS. I WAS ABOUT TO STOP AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT AND MY BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK. A METAL NOISE CAN BE HEARD AS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CLOSER I GOT I KEPT STEPPING ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE "BRAKE ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON. I PUL…
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I WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO MAKE A TURN AND ONCE THE GREEN LIGHT CAME ON I STEPPED ON THE GAS. I WAS ABOUT TO STOP AT THE NEXT RED LIGHT AND MY BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK. A METAL NOISE CAN BE HEARD AS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CLOSER I GOT I KEPT STEPPING ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE "BRAKE ASSIST" LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND GAVE THE BRAKES A FEW PUMPS AND STILL WOULDN'T BREAK UNTIL I SHUT THE CAR AND TURNED BACK ON. I RELEASED THE HANDLE BREAK ON AND OFF. ALSO STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. NOW I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING IT TILL MONDAY WHEN I CALL THE DEALER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11325679
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2020
Seat Belts
SEAT BEAT IS BECOMING WORN AND IS CUTTING THROUGH IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11324061
8,900 miles · May 4, 2020
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
CONSTANTLY GET A SHUDDER AT LOW RPM'S 30-50MPH- LIKE THE CAR DOES NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR IT WANTS TO BE IN. ALSO RECIEVE P0122 CODE OF THROTTLE AFTER FAST ACCELERATION. TAKING THIS TO PERFORMANCE ENGINE PLACE TO DIAGNOSE
NHTSA ODI #11323165
23,000 miles · Feb 19, 2020
Service Brakes
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE IS A LOUD SOUND WHAT SOUNDS LIKE RUBBING COMING FROM REAR TIRES. TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION IN WHICH THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE. THREE DAYS LATER I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION ON MY SCREEN STATING TO SERVICE THE PARKING BREAK.
NHTSA ODI #11310008
26,000 miles · Feb 13, 2020
SteeringCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CONCRETE MEDIAN, HITTING A VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAGS D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CONCRETE MEDIAN, HITTING A VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BY EITHER VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A RACK AND PINION FAILURE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
NHTSA ODI #11309036
69,000 miles · Jan 5, 2020
Power Train
JERKING AND GROWLING AND HESITATING TO SHIFT GOING FROM 1-3 GEAR
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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