2015 Chevrolet Camaro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 Chevrolet Camaro
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Camaro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 39 complaints 1985: 46 complaints 1985 1986: 32 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 86 complaints 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 144 complaints 1995: 216 complaints 1995 1996: 116 complaints 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2000 2001: 48 complaints 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 110 complaints 2012 2013: 187 complaints 2014: 187 complaints 2015: 205 complaints 2015 2016: 138 complaints 2017: 183 complaints 2017 2018: 78 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2015: 205 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198439
198546
198632
198728
198817
198925
199025
199186
199288
199332
1994144
1995216
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012110
2013187
2014187
2015205
2016138
2017183
201878
201951
202031
202116
202213
202315
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50%

50% of complaints: electrical system — 102 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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This is a very know common within the 2015 Camaros. The ignition key always gets stuck when put in park. Many believe it is due to gearshift button getting stuck. There has been recalls on this in many states.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240417

On Sunday, September 10th, The key got stuck in the ignition and would not come out. The car was on and it could not turn off. The car ran for approximately an hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231019

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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I was recently involved in an auto accident and my Chevy Camaro was totaled. I was hit on the right passenger fender/tire side area. My air bags did not deploy and i feel that they should have been deployed with the impact that my vehicle took.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240416

SAFETY TIMELINE

2015 — complaint volume: 205
R 20151019 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

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.

Campaign 15V666000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200204 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.

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.

Campaign 19E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (102 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V666000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19E064000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.