2013 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signals” (17% of reports).
- 81electrical system complaints
- 54,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signals: mentioned in 14 of 81 complaints (17%)
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 7 of 81 complaints (9%)
- Off radio: mentioned in 6 of 81 complaints (7%)
- Included electrical: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 62 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Camaro electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Camaro | 5 | 33% | — |
| 2021 Camaro | 3 | 15% | 260 |
| 2020 Camaro | 6 | 19% | 241 |
| 2019 Camaro | 7 | 13% | 53,500 |
| 2018 Camaro | 20 | 25% | 44,721 |
| 2017 Camaro | 25 | 13% | 18,500 |
| 2016 Camaro | 31 | 22% | 34,844 |
| 2015 Camaro | 111 | 54% | 44,000 |
| 2014 Camaro | 99 | 53% | 46,250 |
| 2013 Camaro | 81 | 43% | 54,000 |
| 2012 Camaro | 27 | 24% | 41,250 |
| 2011 Camaro | 29 | 15% | 43,000 |
| 2010 Camaro | 42 | 14% | 35,500 |
| 2002 Camaro | 8 | 12% | 44,000 |
| 2001 Camaro | 5 | 10% | 38,000 |
| 2000 Camaro | 11 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Camaro | 12 | 13% | 138,660 |
| 1998 Camaro | 16 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 1997 Camaro | 6 | 9% | 57,000 |
| 1996 Camaro | 15 | 13% | 78,500 |
| 1995 Camaro | 22 | 10% | 73,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 canât drive without the radio going on and off, the speakers crackling, and the panel screen blank not allowing visibility of HVAC…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Chevrolet Camaros have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (43% of the 187 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signals”, in 14 of 81 complaints, followed by “air conditioner” (7).
See all 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems or electrical system problems across all Camaro years.