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2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Camaro.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is a passenger‑car coupe built on GM’s front‑wheel‑drive architecture and powered by a robust power‑train that has historically drawn the most owner complaints—138 in 2016 alone, with a single recall that year. This model year sits midway through the Camaro’s reliability record, which peaked at 295 complaints in 2010 and dipped to a low of 13 in 2022, indicating a gradual improvement in owner satisfaction over time.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/50R8OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 25206377
Engine air filter20857930 alt 23323508
Spark plug12646780 alt 12622441
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84613732
Serpentine belt12643219 alt 12647764
Thermostat12647181 alt 12620318
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3627 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.9–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.90 sec — 2016 2SS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20161SS Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V84.00 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Convertible 6.2L V84.10 sec12.60 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V84.10 sec12.40 sec455 hpRWD
20162SS Coupe 6.2L V84.20 sec12.50 sec455 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GM part number 88863089 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 qt
Differential Gear OilGM part number 88863089
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0-2.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts49.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission67-72 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub199. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)w/ super charger 55-76
Engine Compression125 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 204 /; Front: 35; Rear: 30
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 30; Rear: 30; Front: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1120
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8515 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 4015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4522 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 4511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 model year arrives with 138 complaints representing a 33-percent decrease from 2015's 205 and significantly fewer than 2017's 183, while recording only a single recall—among the lowest in the 2010–2023 dataset and substantially below the volumes seen in surrounding years. Situated within a broader arc that shows declining complaint frequency from a 2010 high of 295 toward minimal annual figures by 2022, 2016 marks a distinct low-point inflection where reduced owner reports coincided with elevated technical service bulletins (1,708), suggesting active manufacturer support without high regulatory exposure. Powertrain concerns dominated the 2016 docket with 31 complaints, followed by steering with 14, though the data does not specify root causes for these categories or the single recall campaign. With crash complaints limited to two instances and fire reports to four, the 2016 model demonstrates stronger federal safety metrics than both its immediate predecessor and successor years. This statistical profile positions the 2016 Camaro as a favorable acquisition target within the generation, offering markedly lower complaint and recall activity than adjacent model years.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1708
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
138
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train31
Steering14
Electrical System10
Unknown Or Other8
Engine7
Service Brakes7
Power Train,Engine5
Seat Belts5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V084000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 11/02/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1708 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP5700G2026-01-12Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Camaro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.