Reliable Auto DB

2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro over 12 years — 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Ignition and Side and window.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Complaints

206

Per year

12

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (111 of 206), then Engine (25) and Powertrain (19). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Camaro has 188 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2016 has 141 complaints, 16 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall electrical system, ignition 2019-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 19E064000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, side and window 2015-10-16 · NHTSA campaign 15V666000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (206 total)

Electrical system
111
Engine
25
Powertrain
19
Steering
17
Air bags
14
Wheels
10
Electronic stability control (ESC)
9
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Service brakes
9
Exterior lighting
5
Speed control
5
Seats
4
Structure
4
Seat belts
3
Suspension
3
Visibility and wipers
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Parking brake
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

12

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

6

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My 2015 Chevrolet Camaro has developed a recurring issue where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed. The vehicle appears to believe it is still in gear even though the transmission has been placed in…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-21
  • "2015 Chevrolet Camaro , having malt issues with the ignition switch or solenoid . It will not release the key when put into park. Key will stay stuck for HOURS and will result in a dead battery. I have been dealing with…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-23
  • "The car powered off on me while driving on the interstate causing an extremely dangerous situation for me and other drivers without any warning, no signs the vehicle abruptly stopped I coasted to the side and avoided…"
    Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-26
  • "The radio was making loud popping electrical sounds and the instrument panel screen turned off. Also, while shifting the stereo continued to go off, and the turning signal chimes did not work . I took the vehicle to…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-12-23
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the ignition switch was hot. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-11-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2015 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $3600
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 12 18 14 MPG $5700
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
Camaro 7L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 19 15 MPG $5300
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 27 20 MPG $3250
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 29 22 MPG $2950
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000

Specs and fitment

5th generation, 2012–2015
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 5W-30 (V6 and V8; dexos1) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/50R18 to 305/35R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 15V-666 covers certain 2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles among other GM models: front seat-mounted side impact air bag inflators may rupture on deployment. Dealers replace the inflator modules. Recall 14V-409 covers certain 2014 Camaro vehicles: improperly torqued fasteners may allow the steering intermediate shaft or lower control arm joints to separate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro over 12 years — 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Ignition and Side and window.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (111 of 206), then Engine (25) and Powertrain (19). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Camaro has 188 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2016 has 141 complaints, 16 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is 18.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

6th generation (2016-2024).

What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?

US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?

US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.