Chevrolet Camaro 2016: Unbelted Driver Injury Risk in Crashes
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Camaro vehicles due to a risk of increased injury to unbelted drivers in crashes. The recall involves updating radio software to improve seat belt reminders.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Camaro vehicles because the radio may not warn when the driver isn't wearing a seat belt. This increases injury risk in crashes, so the software update is needed to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226677-chevrolet-camaro-2016-unbelted-driver-injury-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226677-chevrolet-camaro-2016-unbelted-driver-injury-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V084000
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“Chevrolet Camaro 2016: Unbelted Driver Injury Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226677-chevrolet-camaro-2016-unbelted-driver-injury-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #16V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V084000).
Why it’s dangerous
The radio system fails to provide audio warnings when the driver isn't wearing a seat belt. This means drivers might not realize they're not buckled, increasing crash injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles are affected. Drivers who don't wear seat belts during crashes face higher injury risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The recall covers specific model years and applies to vehicles with the described radio issue.
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What to do — step by step
Update Radio Software
GM will update the radio software for free to improve seat belt reminders.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V084000 (November 2, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.