2013 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 4, 2026 · 187 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camaro years
Far more complaints than other years 7th of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. That ranks 7th out of 23 Camaro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (81 complaints, 43%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Chevrolet Camaro
2010 Camaro. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Nick Ares from Auburn, CA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System81 · ~54,000 mi
Unknown or Other26 · ~54,793 mi
Steering23 · ~19,900 mi
Power Train16 · ~9,307 mi
Engine15 · ~4,483 mi
Air Bags13 · ~30,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12 · ~31,550 mi
Service Brakes11 · ~18,100 mi
Exterior Lighting7 · ~35,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control6 · ~2,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems8143%54,000“turn signals” (17%)—
Unknown or Other2614%54,793——
Steering2312%19,900——
Power Train169%9,307——
Engine158%4,483——
Air Bags137%30,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)126%31,550——
Service Brakes116%18,100——
Exterior Lighting74%35,500——
Vehicle Speed Control63%2,300——
Visibility/wiper63%45,500——
Wheels63%24,789——
Seat Belts53%101,000——
Visibility53%50,000——
Fuel/propulsion System42%16,997——
Equipment32%100,000——
Structure32%2,700——
Lane Departure21%———
Suspension21%12,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline11%2,300——
Seats11%45,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11%90,000——
Tires11%5,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 30 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 15152014: 282014282015: 12122016: 9201692017: 15152018: 172018172019: 30302020: 202020202021: 14142022: 9202292023: 552024: 9202492025: 112026: 220262

n = 187 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (3)

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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleJul 27, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V516000 · 767 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

Electrical system:ignitionJun 20, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V346000 · 464,712 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

Equipment:other:labelsSep 26, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V463000 · 18,941 vehicles

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Air Bags · received Mar 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722066

Hydraulic lifts trunk hood. No warnings. Trunk lid fell on neck and back

Unknown or Other · received Feb 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11720898

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…

Steering · received Apr 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653254

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and starting the engine, the heat would enter through the vents and failed to remain off. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the blend door was faulty causing the…

Equipment · received Dec 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11632135

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…

Electrical System · received Nov 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627489

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 81 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camaro model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.