The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is associated with 206 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 74 reports (36% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 6.2l 8-cyl, and 7l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 14 to 22 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 206 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (74 / 36%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 12 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 14–22 MPG (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Camaro | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Camaro | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Camaro | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Camaro | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Camaro | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Camaro | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| Camaro | 7L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 13 MPG | 19 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $5,050 / yr |
| Camaro | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 12 MPG | 18 MPG | 14 MPG | — | $5,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 2 DR RWD | | | | | 8.7% |
| C RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 8.7% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Chevrolet Camaro models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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