2015 Chevrolet CAMARO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
206 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
38,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 145 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 103 of 206 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 36 | 17.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 34 | 16.5% |
| Braking behavior | 18 | 8.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 8.3% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 5.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 103 |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Wheels | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 |
Electrical System: 103; Unknown Or Other: 51; Engine: 25; Power Train: 18; Steering: 17; Air Bags: 14; Wheels: 10; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 36 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 61 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 30 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 36; 25,000 to 49,999: 61; 50,000 to 74,999: 30; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (61). 61 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2014: 1; 2015: 7; 2016: 14; 2017: 14; 2018: 29; 2019: 43; 2020: 34; 2021: 21; 2022: 9; 2023: 11; 2024: 13; 2025: 7; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 34 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10669255 · 2014-12-31 (December 31, 2014)
AUTOMOBILE INEXPLICABLY LOST POWER, TWICE, (ENGINE STOPPED, NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES) WHILE DRIVING ON ROUTE 4 FROM LAKELAND TO THE ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. AN INQUIRY OF THE RECALL DATABASE REVEALS THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS SPECIFIC EVENT. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL BY HERTZ RENT A CAR AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THEIR RENTAL FLEET PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK. RES # G3801958844. RR65215040. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10669255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10691673 · 2015-03-02 (March 2, 2015)
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 N…
Owner-reported narrative. 25 miles reported. Look up ODI 10691673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10722386 · 2015-05-30 (May 30, 2015)
THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. MY COMPLAINT IS, THIS VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE METAL. I PUT A MAGNET UP TO EVERY PANEL AND IT DIDN'T STICK ANYWHERE.I'M PAYING $30,000. FOR PLASTIC!!! THE WHOLE CAR INSIDE AND OUT!! THEY EXPECT A FEW LITTLE AIR BAGS TO PROTECT ME IN A CRASH? I'M DEAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10722386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10724735 · 2015-06-11 (June 11, 2015)
PURCHASED ON 2/14/15-2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASED CAR SEAT BEGAN SQUEAKING & DRIVER SEAT CUSHION FRAME REPLACED. 2 WEEKS LATER THE CAR WAS HAVING STEERING ISSUES & POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR WAS SERVICE ON 3/10/15 & REPLACED PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE NUT, CLEAN & APPLY THREAD ADJUSTED REAR CAMBER ON RR AND REAR TOE ADJUSTED RF CAMBER & ADJUSTED FRONT TOE. ON 3/16/15, CAR WAS SERVICED DUE TO CRACKING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH & THE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DRAIN OR PLUG REPLACEMENT WAS MADE; IN ADDITION ADDED FRICTION MODIFIER TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO R…
Owner-reported narrative. 138 miles reported. Look up ODI 10724735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10733401 · 2015-07-11 (July 11, 2015)
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 EVENT…
Owner-reported narrative. 115 miles reported. Look up ODI 10733401 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10746181 · 2015-08-04 (August 4, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE MESSAGE 'HILL START ASSIST IS ON" WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 09/25/15*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10746181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781105 · 2015-10-09 (October 9, 2015)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10811232 · 2015-12-19 (December 19, 2015)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10811232 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V666000 · Air Bags:Side/Window
Reported: 2015-10-16 (October 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗