YearToAvoid

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro ranks 3rd-worst among 15 model years with a complaint index of 86 and 206 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical system issues dominate, making up 55% of complaints, alongside airbag non-deployment reports tied to 8 airbag-related crashes.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
86/100
#3 of 15 Camaro years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
206
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
12
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18.5
15.5 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
8 / 1

Top 2015 Chevy Camaro problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System114 (55%)
  2. Other51 (25%)
  3. Engine30 (15%)
  4. Brakes19 (9%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain19 (9%)
  6. Steering17 (8%)
  7. Airbags14 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (6%)
  9. Fuel System9 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body9 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in multi-impact crashes, sometimes leaving occupants with head or leg injuries.
  • Vehicles reportedly lose engine power, power steering, and brakes simultaneously while driving at various speeds.
  • Electrical faults cause radios, lights, horns, windows, defrosters, and turn signals to turn on and off unpredictably.
  • Owners report the vehicle stalling without warning along with a burning wire smell.
  • Sudden loss of rear-end stability while cornering at low speed, triggering the stability control warning and cracking a wheel.
  • Turn signal audio and radio failures traced to a defective radio unit.
2015 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per quarter142014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q42026 Q1
206 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (14).

2015 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V666000Oct 16, 2015Airbags395 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    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 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.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15.5 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,900
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Camaro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution64187319
2014Caution71188318.5
2015Avoid86206118.5
2016Caution50141121.5
2017Avoid79189320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Camaro ranks 3rd-worst out of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 86 and 206 complaints, mostly involving the electrical system.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Camaro?
Electrical system issues account for 55% of complaints (114 of 206), including reports of stalling, flickering lights, and non-functioning radios, at a median mileage of 38,000 for reported failures.
Does the 2015 Camaro have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 15V666000, covering front seat-mounted side impact airbags that could fail to deploy properly.
Which Camaro years are better than 2015?
Years 2018 through 2023 all score lower complaint indexes than the 2015's 86, with 2021 and 2022 rated Best at indexes of 14 and 7.
How many complaints does the 2015 Camaro have?
NHTSA has logged 206 complaints for the 2015 Camaro, including 12 crashes, 8 injuries, and 1 death.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.