2015 Chevrolet Camaro Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Camaro years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
29/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.6× that of a typical Chevrolet Camaro year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 36 of its 206 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported problem: Ignition key stuck in switch after parking (74 complaints, median 38,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 206filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles, 145 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe electrical problems that surface well before 60,000 miles: the key refusing to come out of the ignition, and the radio/infotainment cutting in and out along with turn-signal chimes, climate controls and interior lighting. A smaller but consistent set of complaints covers the manual transmission popping out of or blocking second gear, engine stalling, and airbag/steering concerns.
- Electrical system
Ignition key stuck in switch after parking
- 74 complaints (36%)
- median 38,000 mi at 4.6 yrs old (54 state mileage)
- filed 2017–2026
Owners describe turning the car off, putting it in park and finding the key will not release, sometimes stopping at the accessory position. Many say they have to restart the engine and cycle between drive and park several times before the key comes free, and some report it happens almost daily. Dealers often could not reproduce the problem; in some complaints the shifter assembly was replaced and the concern returned later. Reported across a wide mileage range, with many complaints between about 20,000 and 55,000 miles.
What to check: Park the car, shut it off and confirm the key releases freely, then repeat a few times. Ask whether the shifter or ignition switch assembly has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The key gets stuck in the ignition preventing me from turning the car off. This occurs intermittently, but when it happens, I have to restart multiple times. Sometimes putting the car in reverse, straightening the steering wheel and putting the car in drive works, but not always. This has been occurring for the last month...”
NHTSA complaint #11302724, filed 2020-01, 62,071 miles“Once the car is shifted into park and I turn the vehicle off the key will not release from the ignition. I have to turn the car on and off several times before the key will release. Sometimes, I even have to move the vehicle completely and turn it off again before the key will release.”
NHTSA complaint #11142536, filed 2018-10, 50,000 miles - Electrical system
Radio and climate control cutting in and out
- 33 complaints (16%)
- median 56,000 mi at 5.4 yrs old (21 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2025
Complaints describe the radio or info screen going dark or flickering, often with a pop or static through the speakers, and with it the turn-signal and seat-belt chimes go silent and A/C and heat stop working. Some owners say the dropouts happen when using the brakes, clutch, turn signals or power windows, and that disconnecting the battery or restarting the car restores things temporarily. Dealers have diagnosed the radio, wiring harness or body control module in some cases. Typically reported between roughly 15,000 and 95,000 miles, in both city and highway driving.
What to check: With the engine running, test the radio, chimes, turn signals and A/C together, and try operating the brakes, windows and signals to see whether anything drops out.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Vehicle's radio and climate control flashes on and off and sometimes do not come on at all. Turn signals do not make sounds when in use. If I use my brakes, clutch, turn signal, or power windows, radio and climate control go off and on rapidly. Bluetooth doesn't work. Regardless if the car is in motion or not, this is a continuous problem since I purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11281041, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles“My radio has been cutting on and off and will shut off if I press the breaks, turn on bright lights, shut the door, or any jolting movements. It won't play the blinker sound either if the radio is cut off. Sometimes it will make a loud pop or scratch noise. It will also flash on and off repeatedly and that is distracting at night. I've looked into it and others have these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11404510, filed 2021-03, 91,900 miles - Engine
Engine stalling or shutting off while driving
- 32 complaints (16%)
- median 37,000 mi at 4.8 yrs old (25 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2014–2025
Owners report the engine cutting out at various speeds, sometimes with the dash going dark, reduced power or difficulty steering afterward, and in some cases the key having moved from run to off on its own. Several complaints note the car restarted right away, while others had no warning light and no diagnosis from the dealer. Spread from about 20,000 to over 100,000 miles; some owners link it to hot weather.
What to check: Ask for any service history on ignition switch, fuel pump or battery work, and test drive at highway speed with the A/C on.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was at a stop light at a busy intersection. Once traffic was clear, I made a right turn into the right lane. I began to pick up speed coming out of the turn and the engine began to rev. Before it could reach 1000 RPM, the engine shut off completely. I was able to coast to parking lot. The power steering had disengaged as well so turning became very hard. There was no noticable issues as I had driven earlier that day. Gas tank was half full.”
NHTSA complaint #11413845, filed 2021-04, 72,560 miles“I was exiting the freeway and came to a stop sign. The freeway exit has about a 30 degree slope of incline. I accelerated and then the vehicle lost power, I pulled over and parked to inspect the vehicle. Everything looked fine. I then turned the car on, put the vehicle in drive and drove about 10mph. I then slightly turned the key in the off position and the vehicle shut off. I can replicate this issue and turnng the key while in drive does not require much force.”
NHTSA complaint #11218541, filed 2019-06, 35,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Manual transmission will not stay in second gear
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe the car popping out of second gear into neutral while driving, followed by grinding when selecting second and eventually an inability to engage second at all, so owners skip the gear. One owner had the car checked repeatedly over the first months of ownership without a fix. Mostly reported between about 28,000 and 35,000 miles.
What to check: On a manual car, drive it and shift through all gears, especially 1-2 and 3-2, listening for grinding or a gear that will not hold.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Almost 5 years after driving the vehicle off the lot and the warri has expired my airbag light can't be repaired by the nearby dealership for < $400. No really as of yet. While driving a month off the lot my vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side by a hit & run driver. Every since my steering wheel vibrates.”
NHTSA complaint #11301451, filed 2020-01, 25 miles“My Camaro began shaking violently when the car was stationary. I thought that maybe the car was cold due to me not really driving during covid,so after letting the vehicle warm up, I drove away. As I drove down my street, the transmission light, as well as all of the traction, electronic stability control lights came on. While continuing to drive, the car began to make hard jerking motions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403250, filed 2021-03, 36,216 miles - Other or unknown
A/C and heater blowing the wrong temperature
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners report no cold air from the A/C and no hot air from the heater, or vents distributing the wrong temperature, with no warning lights. In some complaints the dealer diagnosed a broken blend door or blend door actuator, a repair owners describe as involving significant dash disassembly. Reported from about 30,000 to 110,000 miles.
What to check: Test A/C and heat on both sides and at different temperature settings during the test drive; ask whether the blend door actuator has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My 2015 Camaro is not releasing the key when I shut the car off I have to keep cranking the car back up and putting it into back into drive at least 5 times before it will release the key this is getting to get old having to do this over and over.and I am afraid that it will eventually ware out the key as well as the ignition can something be done before this happens.it is beginning to happen every time I drive my car (which is daily) my Camaro has just a little over 20,000 miles on it and it was bought brand new!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11115142, filed 2018-08, 20,000 miles“I went to start my car one day, and use the air conditioning (A/C). The A/C was blowing warm air, so I tried my heater to see if it worked okay, and the heater was also blowing warm air and would not get hot. No matter which setting I turned my vehicle on, the A/C was blowing warm air and the heater was blowing warm air. I took the vehicle into a chevy dealership, and they said my temp door broke into the actuator. This repair entails ripping apart the entire dash, including steering wheel, air bags, ect. And removing the windshield! …”
NHTSA complaint #11326588, filed 2020-05, 109,000 miles
Buying note. Check the ignition key release and the radio/chime behavior carefully during a test drive, since these are the most common complaints for this year, and confirm any prior shifter, radio or climate-control repairs in the service records.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 206 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. 145 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,000 miles. Of all complaints, 12 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1,600 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 10 Chevrolet Camaro model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 29 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system111 54%
- Other or unknown51 25%
- Engine25 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain19 9.2%
- Steering17 8.3%
- Air bags14 6.8%
- Brakes10 4.9%
- Wheels10 4.9%
- Fuel system9 4.4%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (5), Vehicle speed control (5), Seats (4), Body and structure (4), Seat belts (3), Suspension (3), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (3), Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “When driving the 2015 Camaro the mylink/radio shuts down and will not play and the headlights and inside lighting goes dim and dashboard goes dark until the car is cut off and restarted. During this the the backup camera also does not work. This happens every time the car is driven. We are scared to drive the car on long trips. The mileage is 17,553. Unless this is taken care of this will be our last GM purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #11405058, filed 2021-03, 17,553 milesOther or unknown: “My key fob has the replacement where the key was removed from the fob and added separately. I purchased my car in december of 2018 and it had only a few times where the key would get stuck in the ignition, after restarting or moving the gear shift it would eventually come out. Now my key is getting stuck in the ignition every time I stop my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11229031, filed 2019-07, 80,000 milesEngine: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11308426, filed 2020-02, 42,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Purchased the car 4/2015 new - 5/6 I was driving my car when it started to shake and vibrate. I pulled over and it stopped . I brought it straight to the deal and it had a diagnostic code for engine misfire - no problem with car since that day 5/6. On 5/9 I was driving home from school and I pulled onto my home street and the car light came on transmission overheat - the car completley shut down and I could not start it again. I towed it to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885089, filed 2016-07, 19,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 145 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro · coupe RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.7% risk |
| Camaro · C RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 8.7% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Chevrolet Camaro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Camaro RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Camaro RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
| Camaro RWD | 7.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
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Recall details for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,600 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Camaro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | — | 0 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 14 | 23,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 20 | 49,330 | 4 | 5 | 20 | — | Stable |
| 2020 | 32 | 21,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 53 | 12,475 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 81 | 21,000 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 190 | 21,655 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 141 | 20,315 | 1 | — | 22 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 206 | 38,000 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 188 | 37,400 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 187 | 40,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 113 | 34,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 194 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 295 | 48,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2002 | 68 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 48 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 76 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 90 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 173 | 43,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 69 | 63,492 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 116 | 58,075 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 216 | 104,042 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 144 | 130,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 32 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 88 | 96,084 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 86 | 94,250 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 25 | 160,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 25 | 119,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 17 | 76,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 28 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 32 | 99,960 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 46 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 39 | 99,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1983 | 16 | 172,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1979 | 6 | 245,136 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Camaro model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?
Owners of this model year most often describe electrical problems that surface well before 60,000 miles: the key refusing to come out of the ignition, and the radio/infotainment cutting in and out along with turn-signal chimes, climate controls and interior lighting. The issues reported most often: Ignition key stuck in switch after parking; Radio and climate control cutting in and out; Engine stalling or shutting off while driving.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA recorded 206 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 111 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 51.
Has the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reported?
Among the 145 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 55,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.