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Old 02-25-2026, 01:06 AM   #1
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2015 Camaro SS red flag?

Going to look at a 2015 Camaro SS man my dream car … just bought the car fax 6k miles original single owner great service records BUT for some reason at 4k miles they had axles inspected and replaced sway bar. Man the car was always serviced at the Chevy dealer I’ll call see if I can get the details tmw but if dealer refuses …

Should I worry about replacing sway bar? My paranoid side is worried car was in an accident and they’re hiding something sounds dumb though since they took the car to the dealership to fix it! I think I got the jitters but what so you guys think?

Maybe they hit a pothole or something? I dunno it’s weird though to replace the w sway bars with such low mileage . Any thoughts would be appreciated
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Old 02-25-2026, 07:04 AM   #2
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AI says this when asked about any TSB's. Sounds like a pretty anal owner, I wouldn't overthink it.

**No, there are no specific Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) directly related to the sway bars (stabilizer bars), sway bar links, bushings, or related components on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS.**

From available sources, including NHTSA filings, GM service info references, and owner forums (like Camaro5, Camaro6, and others), no TSB appears to address issues like clunking, looseness, failure, or upgrades specific to the sway bar system on the 2015 SS model.

"### Key findings:
- The 2015 Camaro SS (5th gen, non-Z/28) uses standard FE2 or similar suspension setups with sway bars that are generally reliable stock.
- Common complaints in forums involve loose sway bar **end links** causing front-end clunks or rattles (especially on track-driven or 1LE-equipped cars), but owners report this as a torque specification issue from the factory rather than a warrantied defect warranting a TSB. For example, re-torquing end links to ~36-38 ft-lbs often resolves it, and no official GM bulletin mandates this for the 2015 SS.
- Some TSBs exist for the 2015 Camaro overall (e.g., steering, suspension shocks/struts, or unrelated components), but none target sway bars or stabilizers based on lists from sites like CarComplaints.com and NHTSA.
- A PI (Preliminary Information) bulletin exists for the 2014-2015 Camaro **Z/28** model (which has unique 25mm front and 26mm rear solid stabilizer bars), but it's just a new-model features guide—not a repair/fix TSB—and doesn't apply to the standard SS.
- Aftermarket sway bar upgrades (BMR, Hotchkis, etc.) are popular for the 2012-2015 platform, but no OEM TSB covers defects or replacements."
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Old 02-25-2026, 07:19 AM   #3
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With this repairs, it's most likely either a noise related warranty, or hit a pothole. They didn't replace the wheel, so accident isn't likely.
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Old 02-25-2026, 07:42 AM   #4
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I would not buy the car without putting it on rack and giving it a thorough inspection.
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Old 02-25-2026, 09:17 AM   #5
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I would not buy the car without putting it on rack and giving it a thorough inspection.
This here. Possibility the sway bar bushings were the problem and making some noise, could have came apart. Aren't they part of the bar itself? Reason for the replacement. I would do as gt said, look over the undercarriage and suspension for ant signs of distress.
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Old 02-25-2026, 10:45 AM   #6
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Hmmm...i get the occasional clunk when backing up ...maybe ill check those on my 2015 RS
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Old 02-25-2026, 11:52 AM   #7
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AI says this when asked about any TSB's. Sounds like a pretty anal owner, I wouldn't overthink it.

**No, there are no specific Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) directly related to the sway bars (stabilizer bars), sway bar links, bushings, or related components on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS.**

From available sources, including NHTSA filings, GM service info references, and owner forums (like Camaro5, Camaro6, and others), no TSB appears to address issues like clunking, looseness, failure, or upgrades specific to the sway bar system on the 2015 SS model.

"### Key findings:
- The 2015 Camaro SS (5th gen, non-Z/28) uses standard FE2 or similar suspension setups with sway bars that are generally reliable stock.
- Common complaints in forums involve loose sway bar **end links** causing front-end clunks or rattles (especially on track-driven or 1LE-equipped cars), but owners report this as a torque specification issue from the factory rather than a warrantied defect warranting a TSB. For example, re-torquing end links to ~36-38 ft-lbs often resolves it, and no official GM bulletin mandates this for the 2015 SS.
- Some TSBs exist for the 2015 Camaro overall (e.g., steering, suspension shocks/struts, or unrelated components), but none target sway bars or stabilizers based on lists from sites like CarComplaints.com and NHTSA.
- A PI (Preliminary Information) bulletin exists for the 2014-2015 Camaro **Z/28** model (which has unique 25mm front and 26mm rear solid stabilizer bars), but it's just a new-model features guide—not a repair/fix TSB—and doesn't apply to the standard SS.
- Aftermarket sway bar upgrades (BMR, Hotchkis, etc.) are popular for the 2012-2015 platform, but no OEM TSB covers defects or replacements."

THANKS for the response, yeah I think I'm just tripping because I already paid to have it shipped hahaha.... I'll post some pics if I end up buying it
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