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2015 Chevrolet Camaro

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camaro years

Owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

145 reports with mileage · 61 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 111 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Engine complaints

25 reports
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30,000 miles · Aug 2, 2016
EnginePower TrainWheels

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 WEIRD AGAI…

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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 WEIRD AGAIN. KEEPS TELLING ME TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRES WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS FINE . UNTIL I GET A BLOW OUT AND WRECK. IVE HAD ISSUES WITH SOME LIGHTS THAT FLICKER WHILE IM DRIVING . THE DEALER SAYS "THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE LIGHTS" . GM IS BUYING BACK THIS LEMON THEY SOLD ME , HOWEVER THEY WOULD LIKE ME TO KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR WITH TWO COMPLETELY BALD TIRES AROUND WHILE THEY DECIDE EXACTLY HOW MUCH THEY WANT ME TO PAY THEM FOR DEALING WITH THIS OBVIOUS LEMON THAT THEY SOLD ME. THAT'S THE THANKS I GET FOR CHOOSING TO BUY AN AMERICAN MADE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE THIS ONE YEAR OLD CAR BECAUSE IT IS SO UNSAFE, PLEASE LOOK INTO OR AT LEAST MAKE SOME OF THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE SO THAT OTHER HONEST HARD WORKING PEOPLE DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THIS HORRIBLE SITUATION..

NHTSA ODI #10892520

Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 2015
Engine

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS,PUMP AND NOW THE ENGINE, IT'S BECAME A DIFECTIVE CAR FOR ME AND I DON'T WANT IT.

NHTSA ODI #10811232

6,000 miles · Oct 9, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE BURNED OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

NHTSA ODI #10781105

115 miles · Jul 11, 2015
Engine

PURCHASED CAMARO LS 2015 - JUNE 26, 2015 CAR MILAGE AT TIME OF FIRST INCIDENT 115 MILES STALLED X 3 #1 JULY 2, 2015 WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR (ENGINE SHUT DOWN, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED, CAR RESTARTED). #2 JULY 3, 2015 WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR IN MODERATE TRAFFIC (ENGINE SHUT DOWN, PUT IN NEUTRAL WHILE…

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PURCHASED CAMARO LS 2015 - JUNE 26, 2015 CAR MILAGE AT TIME OF FIRST INCIDENT 115 MILES STALLED X 3 #1 JULY 2, 2015 WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR (ENGINE SHUT DOWN, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED, CAR RESTARTED). #2 JULY 3, 2015 WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR IN MODERATE TRAFFIC (ENGINE SHUT DOWN, PUT IN NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING, CAR RESTARTED). #3 JULY 3, 2015 WHILE DRIVING HOME, ANOTHER ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45 MILES PER HOUR, PUT IN NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING, CAR RESTATED). EACH OF THE ABOVE SHUT DOWN EVENTS SHOWED NO RPM WITH SUDDEN SLOWING OF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. I AVOIDED THE BRAKES FOR FEAR OF INCREASING RISK OF REAR END COLLUSION. IF SUCH AN EVENT OCCURRED ON A FREEWAY ON MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC, AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR WOULD CREATE A SERIOUSLY UNSAFE SITUATION. THE CAR IS UNSAFE AND I HAD THE DEALERSHIP PICK UP THE CAR FROM MY HOME 7-6-15.

NHTSA ODI #10733401

25 miles · Mar 2, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

WE RECEIVED A 2015 CHEVY CAMARO CONVERTIBLE AS A RENTAL CAR. THIS CAR WAS FRESH OFF THE DELIVERY TRUCK WITH ONLY 6 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND OUR FINAL DESTINATION THAT EVENING, WE RACKED UP APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES. IN THAT TIME, THE CAR (ENGINE) STALLED/LOST POWER/CUT OUT 3 TIMES AS OF WRITING THIS COMPLAINT.…

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WE RECEIVED A 2015 CHEVY CAMARO CONVERTIBLE AS A RENTAL CAR. THIS CAR WAS FRESH OFF THE DELIVERY TRUCK WITH ONLY 6 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND OUR FINAL DESTINATION THAT EVENING, WE RACKED UP APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES. IN THAT TIME, THE CAR (ENGINE) STALLED/LOST POWER/CUT OUT 3 TIMES AS OF WRITING THIS COMPLAINT. THERE WAS NO LOSS OF BRAKES OR STEERING. THE CAR WAS PROVIDED WITH A TRADITIONAL KEY AND NOT THE GM SWITCHBLADE, AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT SITTING CLOSE ENOUGH TO BUMP THE KEY INTO THE OFF POSITION. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT NORMAL, AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. WHOEVER IS AT FAULT, GM OR THE RENTAL COMPANY FOR IMPROPER INSPECTION BEFORE PUTTING THE CAR IN THE RENTAL FLEET, NEEDS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AS IT IS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10691673

Official recalls

1

15V666000 · Air Bags:side/window

Oct 16, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.