2016 SS Dependability

CamaroJim56 · 12-14-2020, 08:17 PM

5th Gen owner here, 13 2SS/RS

I want to make the move to a used 6th Gen, someone has a nice low mileage 16 available, but I am always nervous about a 1st year of a major model change.

So, were there any real issues anyone knows of that was present in a lot of 16s?

I appreciate any help.

Thanks.
Jim

STReddy1999 · 12-14-2020, 08:29 PM

My 2016 2SS had no issues, bought it used from original owner at 26,000 miles and it was driven so lightly it still had the original tires with plenty of life left. I proceeded to finish what was left of them in 5000 miles of spirited driving, never had any issues. Some automatics had transmission shuddering issues, but they have mostly been fixed by now.

Chutzpah · 12-14-2020, 10:59 PM

I had a 2016 1SS for 9600 miles.

1. A8 shudder (minor), probably would have been fixed permanently with the latest fluid change.

2. Anti lock brakes engaged under normal light braking, stop and go traffic. Shut car off and restarted. Problem solved.

3. Had NPP rattle, pulled fuse and problem went away. Theres now a permanent fix, so no need to pull the fuse.

4. Had an intermittent cylinder misfire, probably a failing fuel injector, but didn’t keep car long enough to find out.

I know this sounds like a lot of issues, but the car ran awesome 99% of the time.There are TSB’s (technical service bulletins) to resolve all of these first and second year issues.

enzia35 · 12-14-2020, 11:27 PM

Starter overheat issues.

indyz · 12-15-2020, 12:44 AM

Diff issue (has a TSB I think)
A8 shudder, (fluid fix as per TSB)

Starter overheat may be exacerbated by battery not being charged regularly, for example, short drives or long periods of no driving. Read the manual about the voltage gauge.

L78toLT1 · 12-15-2020, 05:19 AM

No issues in 26K miles even with fairly extensive mods and numerous track days. I must have gotten a good one; I'm still on the original battery and haven't experienced any starter issues even though I undoubtedly have quite a bit more engine bay heat that similar, non-modded cars.

LT4Greg · 12-15-2020, 07:00 AM

Jim, no issues when I bought my new 2016 2SS with the M6 transmission low option Camaro. You should be fine with the 2016 but you will probably miss your 5th gen if you get rid of it. The 6gen is smaller inside but looks better with the dash layout and seats. The handling is more nimble and the car weight is lighter which is a good thing. I sometimes miss my modded 2010 2SS but that quickly goes away when I drive the ZL1. May I suggest looking for a newer 2017 or 2018 and with a M6 6 speed unless you want the A8 auto. The manual makes it more fun to drive in my opinion but some people like an Auto trans. Either one you get will be a good choice in my opinion and if you are really set on the 2016 then you will enjoy a 6gen. Good luck!

6spdhyperblue · 12-15-2020, 07:06 AM

No issues

akelly78 · 12-15-2020, 08:28 AM

At 43K miles and no issues

red_johnny · 12-15-2020, 09:36 AM

Bought mine used. Had 6,000 miles on it. I now have over 18,000. No issues other than the slow crank to start. Even with that it has started every time and only happens after a lot of stops and go (short quick trips). Oh a small other issue, I have the stick and some times (especially on cold days) the idle revs up much higher and stays there for about 30 seconds. I want to get a Solar TB to fix this.

Puddin · 12-15-2020, 10:28 AM

1. Lost an oil pump which cost me a motor
2. Had to have the A8 shudder fixed
3. Ac temp sensors went out and had to be replaced
4. Slow crank due to starter location
Even with all the problems I did have I like the car so much that I've decided to keep it and modded it into a completely different car.

BrianL · 12-15-2020, 11:13 AM

20K trouble free enjoyable miles. Still on the original tires, but they are getting thin now and we live in a rainy climate, so I want to swap to AS when it's time. Only performance part I have installed is the Mamo V2 PTB, which I also like.

Had the differential groan first thing on a cold AM, and I changed the fluid myself as the dealer wouldn't unless they replicated it. That required them keeping it overnight, so I declined.

KirkH · 12-15-2020, 11:44 AM

Full engine replacement at 52,000 miles: spun crankshaft bearing

Hard starting when hot problem.

Windshield wiper pump replaced.

HUD projector reset.

kropscamaro16 · 12-15-2020, 11:51 AM

had mine since new almost to 30k and paid off as of next year only problems i ever had was speaker and steering wheel cover replaced and battery replaced and my tensioner other than that car has been awesome

12-14-2020, 08:17 PM	#1
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,601	2016 SS Dependability 5th Gen owner here, 13 2SS/RS I want to make the move to a used 6th Gen, someone has a nice low mileage 16 available, but I am always nervous about a 1st year of a major model change. So, were there any real issues anyone knows of that was present in a lot of 16s? I appreciate any help. Thanks. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Last edited by CamaroJim56; 12-14-2020 at 08:51 PM.

12-14-2020, 08:29 PM	#2
STReddy1999 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 65	My 2016 2SS had no issues, bought it used from original owner at 26,000 miles and it was driven so lightly it still had the original tires with plenty of life left. I proceeded to finish what was left of them in 5000 miles of spirited driving, never had any issues. Some automatics had transmission shuddering issues, but they have mostly been fixed by now. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS 1LE 2018 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 - Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS - Sold 2014 Camaro RS - Sold

12-14-2020, 11:27 PM	#4
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Starter overheat issues. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

12-15-2020, 05:19 AM	#6
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,786	No issues in 26K miles even with fairly extensive mods and numerous track days. I must have gotten a good one; I'm still on the original battery and haven't experienced any starter issues even though I undoubtedly have quite a bit more engine bay heat that similar, non-modded cars. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

12-15-2020, 07:00 AM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	Jim, no issues when I bought my new 2016 2SS with the M6 transmission low option Camaro. You should be fine with the 2016 but you will probably miss your 5th gen if you get rid of it. The 6gen is smaller inside but looks better with the dash layout and seats. The handling is more nimble and the car weight is lighter which is a good thing. I sometimes miss my modded 2010 2SS but that quickly goes away when I drive the ZL1. May I suggest looking for a newer 2017 or 2018 and with a M6 6 speed unless you want the A8 auto. The manual makes it more fun to drive in my opinion but some people like an Auto trans. Either one you get will be a good choice in my opinion and if you are really set on the 2016 then you will enjoy a 6gen. Good luck! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-14-2020, 10:59 PM	#3
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,923	I had a 2016 1SS for 9600 miles. 1. A8 shudder (minor), probably would have been fixed permanently with the latest fluid change. 2. Anti lock brakes engaged under normal light braking, stop and go traffic. Shut car off and restarted. Problem solved. 3. Had NPP rattle, pulled fuse and problem went away. Theres now a permanent fix, so no need to pull the fuse. 4. Had an intermittent cylinder misfire, probably a failing fuel injector, but didn’t keep car long enough to find out. I know this sounds like a lot of issues, but the car ran awesome 99% of the time.There are TSB’s (technical service bulletins) to resolve all of these first and second year issues.

12-15-2020, 12:44 AM	#5
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	Diff issue (has a TSB I think) A8 shudder, (fluid fix as per TSB) Starter overheat may be exacerbated by battery not being charged regularly, for example, short drives or long periods of no driving. Read the manual about the voltage gauge.

12-15-2020, 07:06 AM	#8
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	No issues __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

12-15-2020, 08:28 AM	#9
akelly78 Drives: 2016 Red 2SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virgnia Posts: 13	At 43K miles and no issues

12-15-2020, 09:36 AM	#10
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Bought mine used. Had 6,000 miles on it. I now have over 18,000. No issues other than the slow crank to start. Even with that it has started every time and only happens after a lot of stops and go (short quick trips). Oh a small other issue, I have the stick and some times (especially on cold days) the idle revs up much higher and stays there for about 30 seconds. I want to get a Solar TB to fix this.

12-15-2020, 10:28 AM	#11
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	1. Lost an oil pump which cost me a motor 2. Had to have the A8 shudder fixed 3. Ac temp sensors went out and had to be replaced 4. Slow crank due to starter location Even with all the problems I did have I like the car so much that I've decided to keep it and modded it into a completely different car.

12-15-2020, 11:13 AM	#12
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	20K trouble free enjoyable miles. Still on the original tires, but they are getting thin now and we live in a rainy climate, so I want to swap to AS when it's time. Only performance part I have installed is the Mamo V2 PTB, which I also like. Had the differential groan first thing on a cold AM, and I changed the fluid myself as the dealer wouldn't unless they replicated it. That required them keeping it overnight, so I declined.

12-15-2020, 11:44 AM	#13
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Full engine replacement at 52,000 miles: spun crankshaft bearing Hard starting when hot problem. Windshield wiper pump replaced. HUD projector reset.

12-15-2020, 11:51 AM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	had mine since new almost to 30k and paid off as of next year only problems i ever had was speaker and steering wheel cover replaced and battery replaced and my tensioner other than that car has been awesome __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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