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2015 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the electrical (54% of complaints, typically around 44,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Camaro model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints206
Recalls1
Crashes reported12
Fires reported1
Injuries reported81 death reported

Most common 2015 Chevrolet Camaro problems

  1. Electrical

    111 complaints · 54%

    Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. When the contact placed the vehicle in park and turned off the ignition, the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact had to shift the gears a few times to remove the key. The vehicle was taken to tom gill Chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042), but they were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 44,000 miles
    I own a Camaro 2015 ls v6. I was driving on a highway at about 35mph, I accelerated and then my car completely shut off. When I looked at my key in the ignition I saw that it had turned into the off position while in drive. I know gm has had multiple recalls due to their ignition switch for the flip-key fob (recall is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 42,500 miles
  2. Other or unspecified

    51 complaints · 25%

    Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.

    There is a problem with the ignition. Not able to take the key out. This is the same problem the 2010-2014 cameros had the recall. The car is out in park and turned off. But the ignition will not release the key.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 43,000 miles
    The car shuts off while driving it's a safety hazard from different reviews I have read it has to do with the key module. But it shuts off randomly while driving
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 49,000 miles
  3. Engine

    26 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning numerous times. The contact called herb easley motors (1125 central e fwy, wichita, tx 76306, ([phone]) and was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 40,000 miles
    Sometimes when I accelerate the car hesitates and doesn't want to go. This happens off and on. Also, my key is getting harder to get out of the ignition. It's getting worse everyday. I'm afraid I won't be able to get my key out.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 42,000 miles
  4. Transmission

    19 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.

    Ive had issues with the motor dealer has had to change pistons and vales . Which isn't very unsafe until your driving on the highway then you lose all power ..then you have to dodge traffic..or else.. Ive had issues with the tire sensor that keeps going out, dealer changed it once and within a month it started acting…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 30,000 miles
    Driving car non-aggressively on flat, city street going in a straight line - difficulty shifting into 2nd gear / 2nd gear is "spat" out when getting back on the throttle after giving a positive response to shift - remains an issue over the 3mo I've owned the vehicle.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 28,500 miles
  5. Steering

    17 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.

    My steering wheel makes a squeaky noise whenever I make a turn. It started out only making the sound sporadically. It is now making the noise louder and every time I make a turn while driving and even when I turn the wheel while parked (I tested this to see if it would make the sound all the time). This has been…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 40,000 miles
    1. My steering wheel is making a horrible squeaky noise every time you move it the steering wheel especially when your driving or turning but the noise is constant. 2. The key is getting stuck in the ignition 2 out 3 times I turn off vehicle I cannot remove key unless I turn on and off vehicle several times.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 37,000 miles
  6. Air bags

    14 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.

    Gm Chevrolet Camaro airbags didnot deploy at all. Camaro total loss, a subject of multiple collisions 1 left front struck by another driver, right front result from initial, and center collision (most extensive impact and damage.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 21,100 miles
    Car was hit from behind, spun on highway and ultimately crashed head on into the median. Front airbags did not deploy. Both driver and passenger hit their heads on the dash and steering wheel.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 31,000 miles
  7. Wheels and tires

    11 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 25,500 miles.

    On a very cold winter day ( temperatures in the teens), I took a test ride on this 2015 Camaro from a local buick dealer. Although this Camaro was only a 6 cylinder, it was equipped with pirelli zero nero high performance summer tires. As I pulled away from the dealership and got up to 50 MPH, I thought the car was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 20,757 miles
    Ive had issues with the motor dealer has had to change pistons and vales . Which isn't very unsafe until your driving on the highway then you lose all power ..then you have to dodge traffic..or else.. Ive had issues with the tire sensor that keeps going out, dealer changed it once and within a month it started acting…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 30,000 miles
  8. Brakes

    10 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. While pulling into the driveway at 10 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 27,870 miles
    My Camaro's accelerator stopped functioning at highway speeds in heavy traffic. I had to coast to a stop while dodging traffic. The engine ran, at idle. I put it in park. I still could not accelerate. I could floor it. Nothing but idle. I turned off the power and cut it back on and I was able to engaged the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 34,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

  1. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 15V666000 · October 16, 2015 · 395 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect 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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (111 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); other or unspecified (51 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); engine (26 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 16, 2015 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2015 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Camaro model year since 2000, with 206 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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