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All cars · Chevrolet Camaro · 2015

2015 Chevrolet Camaro. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index82100 = average car
Complaints65NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold77,502U.S. model year
Per 100K sold84complaints
Year rank#9 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 8

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdRWD19 / 29 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)RWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spdRWD17 / 27 / 20Regular$3,100
6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S6)RWD15 / 24 / 18Regular$3,450
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRWD14 / 19 / 16Premium$4,850
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto (S6)RWD12 / 18 / 14Premium$5,550
7.0L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD13 / 19 / 15Premium$5,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,800 and 55,500 miles. Median 38,000, from 145 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical44,00030,500–61,00077
Engine37,00026,000–65,10020
Transmission & drivetrain29,20012,800–34,60014
Steering39,00017,000–58,50012
Airbags26,0004,300–33,5008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical31%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Engine11%
Airbags11%
Wheels9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
206121619

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 19E064000 Sep 2019 Electrical System / Ignition

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

  • 15V666000 Oct 2015 Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect. 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.

    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

    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.

Manufacturer communications 1600

Chevy filed 1600 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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,…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Chevrolet Camaro C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012565484,391Electrical
2013646580,567Electrical
2014837886,297Electrical
2015826577,502Electrical
2016967172,705Transmission & drivetrain
20171299467,940Steering
2018593450,963Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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