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2015 Chevrolet Camaro Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro carries 2 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering ignition and side/window. Owners report 5 recurring issue clusters, led by “Ignition key stuck in ignition after shifting to Park.” Chevrolet vehicles use the GM Oil Life System (OLS) — a percentage-based monitor that calculates oil life from driving conditions, not fixed mileage. When the OLS drops to 0%, oil and filter are due. The schedule below reflects GM's Normal Use intervals for everything else.

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2 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Campaign #19E064000 · Sep 19, 2019

Issue: 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.

Fix: 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.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign #15V666000 · Oct 16, 2015

Issue: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro.

Reported to NHTSA

Ignition key stuck in ignition after shifting to Park

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

77 NHTSA complaints · 2017-03 → 2026-07

“My 2015 Chevrolet Camaro has developed a recurring issue where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed. The vehicle appears to believe it is still in gear even though the transmission has been placed in Park”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11751937
“KEY BECOMES STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER TURNING OFF, PUTTING IN PARK AND CANNOT BE TAKEN OUT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11397139
“MY 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO CONVERTIBLE HAS SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A PROBLEM REMOVING THE IGNITION KEY AFTER TURNING IT OFF. THE PROBLEM STARTED OFF INTERMITTENTLY THEN GOT WORSE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11014509

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HVAC blend door actuator failure causing no heat or AC

VISIBILITY

14 NHTSA complaints · 2016-06 → 2024-08

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the heater and A/C were inoperable. There was no heat and no cold air. The contact stated that sometimes the wrong temperature was distributed through the vents”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11611753
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11326588
“CAR WILL NOT HEAT IN THE WINTER, STARTED THIS WINTER. I ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 YEARS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11160590

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Radio/infotainment shutdown disabling turn signal chime

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

34 NHTSA complaints · 2019-04 → 2025-12

“The radio was making loud popping electrical sounds and the instrument panel screen turned off. Also, while shifting the stereo continued to go off, and the turning signal chimes did not work”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11706832
“RADIO, TURN SIGNALS, DISPLAY, HAZARD LIGHT GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY ( MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY ) . LOUD ELECTRICAL POPS. REPRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. VEHICLE CAN BE MOVING OR STATIONARY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11290282
“THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL OF THE RADIO AND A/C UNITS ON THESE MODELS. WHEN DRIVING, THE RADIO AND A/C AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF AND MAKES THIS LOUD POPPING SOUND THROUGH THE SPEAKERS WHETHER THE RADIO IS TURNED ON OR NOT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11203206

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Engine stalling or loss of power while driving

ENGINE

18 NHTSA complaints · 2015-10 → 2026-03

“The car powered off on me while driving on the interstate causing an extremely dangerous situation for me and other drivers without any warning, no signs the vehicle abruptly stopped I coasted to the side and avoided traffic and started right up but drove rough”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11727153
“LAST WEEK THE CAR'S ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AROUND 5:00 PM. LAST NIGHT TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2019 THE SAME THING HAPPENED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11222634
“CAR STALLS, STUMBLES, AND DIES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER DECELERATING. IT HAPPENS AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. HAVE HAD THE CAR DIE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10956581

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Airbag non-deployment or unexpected deployment in a crash

AIR BAGS

10 NHTSA complaints · 2016-01 → 2024-04

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11010825
“I was recently involved in an auto accident and my Chevy Camaro was totaled. I was hit on the right passenger fender/tire side area. My air bags did not deploy and i feel that they should have been deployed with the impact that my vehicle took”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11583358
“WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 CAMARO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT (65MPH)BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO SUDDENLY BRAKING OR CRASH THEY JUST DEPLOYED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10850391

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (per Oil Life System)

Every 7,500 mi

Change oil when the Oil Life System reaches 0% or every 12 months — whichever comes first. dexos1-approved synthetic oil required on all gas engines since 2011.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. Silverado 4x4 and Tahoe owners benefit from earlier rotations to even out drivetrain wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake at each tire rotation. Equinox and Malibu front pads typically last 40,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

GM specifies brake fluid replacement based on contamination testing. Test every 30,000 miles; replace if moisture content exceeds 3% or fluid appears dark.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 45,000 mi

GM long-life cellulose air filters are rated 45,000 miles. Direct-injection engines are sensitive to airflow restriction; inspect at every oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Severe service (heavy towing, frequent stop-and-go, dusty conditions): replace every 45,000 miles. Normal service: 97,500 miles. Use Dexron-VI on 6L80/8L90 transmissions.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

GM iridium spark plugs are rated 100,000 miles on most LS and LT engines. The 5.3L V8 in Silverado 1500 commonly fouls plugs early under heavy idling.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Dex-Cool Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

GM Dex-Cool (orange): first change at 150,000 miles or 5 years, then every 50,000 miles. Mixing with green coolant creates a sludge that destroys the cooling system.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Rear Differential Fluid

Every 50,000 mi

Silverado and Tahoe: replace rear axle fluid every 50,000 miles, or 25,000 miles if towing. Limited-slip differentials require GM friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 22,500 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 22,500 miles. Silverado and Tahoe owners in dusty climates should replace earlier.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

135 crashes 1990–2024

How the 135 occupant deaths break down

91

driver deaths

44

passenger deaths

135

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2015 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

12

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro reflects Chevrolet's published service intervals and the Oil Life System system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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