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2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Owners filed 187 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA between Nov 2012 and Mar 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (81).

Complaints
187
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
20
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
10
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system81
  2. Steering23
  3. Power train16
  4. Engine15
  5. Air bags13
  6. Electronic stability control (esc)12
  7. Service brakes11
  8. Exterior lighting7
  9. Vehicle speed control6
  10. Visibility/wiper6
  11. Wheels6
  12. Visibility5
  13. Seat belts5
  14. Fuel/propulsion system4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20121
201315
201428
201512
20169
201715
201817
201930
202020
202114
20229
20235
20249
20251
20262

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

81 reports6 crashes2 related recalls
“Radio/HVAC/Audible Chimes (available for inspection). My and others safety are at risk every day when driving this car. First the radio does not work at all the HVAC controls are tied into the radio and they work intermittent (windows fog) the whole center dash shuts off and on around every 3 seconds. It is very distracting at night flashing from when I start it until I shut it off and I have a one hour commute. I no longer have chimes like keys left in ignition, lights on, and hazard lights are also effected. Everything worked fine prior to radio failure. Has not been inspected by dealer. Ran off roadway into ditch lights flashing startled me and I jerked the wheel to the left with minor damage.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 26, 2024Electrical systemCrash reportedODI 11627489

Steering

23 reports6 crashes
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 37 MPH and approaching a curve in the road, the “Service Power Steering” warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact used an excessive amount of force to steer the vehicle and drove to a nearby parking lot. After the vehicle was parked for approximately 6 hours, the contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who refused to service the vehicle due to its age of the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 7, 2025SteeringODI 11653254

Power train

16 reports
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the gear shifter had seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V702000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2024Service brakes, hydraulic, Power trainODI 11616593

Engine

15 reports
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. The stabilitrak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and had the engine lifters replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. After the recent failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 22, 2022EngineODI 11480598

Air bags

13 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“The airbag system failed to deploy during a side-impact collision. The vehicle is a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS. The vehicle was declared totaled after the accident and may be available for inspection through the insurance company if requested. Description of the Incident and Safety Risk: While driving down the street and coming around a curve, another vehicle experienced a tire blowout and lost control. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle but crossed into my lane. I attempted to turn my vehicle toward the right to avoid a head-on collision, but the other vehicle T-boned my car on the driver’s side. The impact was severe. The other vehicle struck my car twice, which caused my vehicle to spin and come to rest on a curb. During the crash, none of the airbags deployed, including the driver airbag, despite the severity of the side impact. Because of the damage to the driver’s side door, it was crushed inward, and I had to pull my leg inward and exit through the passenger side door. During the collision, my head struck the steering wheel, and my back became very sore from the force of the impact. The failure of the airbags to deploy placed my safety at serious…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 4, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11722066

Electronic stability control (esc)

12 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO FLICKERED ON AND OFF CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THERE WAS A WINDOW ERROR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,146.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 5, 2020Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11316373
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.