The Lemon Index2015 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is better than average by owner complaints: 65 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 82, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 14 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 206 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 24K to 55K miles on the car (145 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 30K–61K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 26K–65K miles
Recalls 2
- electrical 2019
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.
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1600 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- To seat tire bead to wheel, the tire must be higher than maximum inflation sidewall pressure
- Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: after positioning shift lever into park, it fails to hold and vehicle…
- When braking or accelerating, a noise in rear of vehicle, like clunking or a popping sound,…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Key stuck in the ignition switch. Key can't be removed from the ignition switch.
2015 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 11122455
More owner reports
Takata inflators: known recall. Need to be replaced before anything happen. Heater is not working at all. Blowing out cold air.
NHTSA complaint 11160589
Key remains stuck in ignition upon putting car in park. Must restart the vehicle & shift vehicle into drive & reverse several times then back into park before it will release
NHTSA complaint 11163109
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 82; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (31%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and engine (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro get?
14 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,800 and 55,500 miles. The middle report was at 38,000 miles, from 145 complaints.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works