2013 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system problems

“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.”

“The radio, HVAC control panel went blank. The radio, fan, blinker sound and HVAC indicator lights cycle on and off. Unless functionality is disconnected, you can’t drive without the radio going on and off, the speakers crackling, and the panel screen blank not allowing visibility of HVAC position. The problem has been reproduced by the dealer. And the internet reports the same issue from multiple owners with similar vehicle. The dealer and Chevrolet technical assistance center TAC have attempted to diagnose the problem without correcting the problem as of yet. Chevrolet has not taken responsibility for for correction or offered cost assistance. The condition first appeared as the radio going on and off uncontrollably, speakers crackling, and the panel going blank.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the blend door passenger's side was not working as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio console suddenly became inoperable. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the front windshield defroster and turn signals also became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the failures were corrected but later reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 48,000.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio turned off independently. The contact replaced the fuse, and the radio became operable. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and in addition the turn signals were not fully functional. The contact became aware that whenever the turn signal was activated, the turn signal did not make the clicking sound as designed. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not completed due to the cost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that water was leaking into the trunk of the vehicle during inclement weather. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring for 4 years. Additionally, the contact stated that a message regarding theft was displayed while in the process of turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon attempting to release the ignition key from the ignition switch after turning off the vehicle, the ignition key was stuck. The contact was unable to release the key. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V346000 (Electrical System). The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.”