2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Base Hatchback 2-Door
Engines covered
- 4.0L 3982CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driv
If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as neces
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Ma
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of ch
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date an
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers
Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also
Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) is not supported for gray-market vehicles. Cause Before deactivating the HERMES control unit (N112
Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement
Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. At
Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty on the transmission from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 8 years/unlimited miles on certain Model Year (MY)
Complaint CEL ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to the complaint. Cause Root cause varies Remedy Prior to performi
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compe
Showing the 8 most recent of 69 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I BOUGHT A C63 AMG 2016 FROM DCH FORD OF THOUSAND OAKS CA ON 9/18/20 AND 9/21 I HEARD BRAKE NOISE I CALL THE DEALER TO INFORM THEM ABOUT THE NOISE AND THEY SAID I BOUGHT AS IS, I TOOK THE CAR TO MERC
MY GLC300 2016 COULDN'T START AND THE INFORMATION APPEARED ON THE SCREEN: 'POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION'. ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT MY CAR NEEDED TO BE RECALLED DUE TO STEERING PROBLEMS, BUT
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS ALMOST DETACHED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT ON THE FREEWAY,AND THE PROBLEM NOW IS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
DRIVING THE CAR IN THE HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AT 40 MILES PER HOUR (MIRACLE THAT I DID NOT HAVE AND ACCIDENT. SENT THE CAR TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND SAID IT WAS A ELECTRONIC (SOFTWAR
