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2015 Chevrolet Camaro problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 305 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 7.6 times the median Camaro year — the 2015 model ranks #2 of 49 Camaro years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 10 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 119 reports (39% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

305

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

23

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

10

Injuries

1

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Camaro years?

Camaro NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted394 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 3 complaints1969: 1 complaints1971: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 6 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 5 complaints1983: 25 complaints1984: 40 complaints1985: 64 complaints1986: 38 complaints1987: 29 complaints1988: 20 complaints1989: 34 complaints1990: 32 complaints1991: 110 complaints1992: 104 complaints1993: 45 complaints1994: 182 complaints1995: 305 complaints1996: 159 complaints1997: 88 complaints1998: 224 complaints1999: 133 complaints2000: 119 complaints2001: 60 complaints2002: 100 complaints2010: 394 complaints2011: 259 complaints2012: 156 complaints2013: 251 complaints2014: 287 complaints2015: 305 complaints2016: 196 complaints2017: 256 complaints2018: 110 complaints2019: 69 complaints2020: 46 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 24 complaints2024: 4 complaints
Camaro NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System11939%
Other5217%
Engine269%
Transmission196%
Steering176%
Airbags145%
Tires & Wheels114%
Brakes103%
Fuel System93%
Lighting52%
Speed Control52%
Seats41%
Body & Structure41%
Visibility & Wipers31%
Seat Belts31%
Suspension31%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19E064000Electrical SystemSeptember 19, 2019 · 10,740 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.

Consequence

Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.

15V666000AirbagsOctober 16, 2015 · 395 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS HEADED SOUTH MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO 167TH OFF OF CICERO ( BUSY STREET) AND AN ONCOMING VEHICLE STRUCK ME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL, THEN PUSHING MY CAR OVER THE MEDIAN AND INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AFTERWARDS INTO A CURB. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER BASICALLY FOUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 30, 2018 · crash

“MY KEY FOB HAS THE REPLACEMENT WHERE THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE FOB AND ADDED SEPARATELY. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN DECEMBER OF 2018 AND IT HAD ONLY A FEW TIMES WHERE THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION, AFTER RESTARTING OR MOVING THE GEAR SHIFT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY COME OUT. NOW MY KEY IS GETTING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 30, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE RADIO, LIGHTS, HORN, WINDOWS, DEFROSTER AND SIGNALS WOULD GO OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS ALSO, AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF BURNING WIRES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 1, 2019 · fire

“THE CAR MAKES A LOAD POPPING NOISE WHEN STARTED BUT ONLY ONCE RIGHT AFTER IT STARTS. THE CAR WILL RUN LIKE IT IS IN GEAR OR MISSING AND WANT TO MOVE FORWARD, EVEN WITH THE CLUTCH PRESS DOWN AND IN GEAR. IT IS VERY HARD TO GET IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PRESSED OR WILL NOT GO IN TO GEAR, 1ST OR 2ND SO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 12, 2016

“ALMOST 5 YEARS AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT AND THE WARRI HAS EXPIRED MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAN'T BE REPAIRED BY THE NEARBY DEALERSHIP FOR < $400. NO REALLY AS OF YET. WHILE DRIVING A MONTH OFF THE LOT MY VEHICLE WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY A HIT & RUN DRIVER. EVERY SINCE MY STEERING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 15, 2015 · crash

2015 Chevrolet Camaro — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 305 complaints put the 2015 model at #2 of 49 Camaro years. It is one of the Camaro years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Camaro problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (119 complaints), other (52 complaints), engine (26 complaints).

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camaro years to avoid are 2010, 2015, 1995, 2014, 2011, 2017, 2013, 1998, 2016, 1994, 1996, 2012, 1999, 2000, 1991, 2018, 1992, 2002, 1997, 2019, 1985, 2001. The cleanest record among Camaro years belongs to 1980.

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.