Most common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Share of the 187 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Camaro complaints by model year
Best Camaro years: 2021, 2022, 2023. Years to avoid: 2010, 2015, 1995. Compare all years →
2013 Chevrolet Camaro recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Ignition
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.
Remedy: 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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2013 Chevrolet Camaro owners say
Electrical system all 81 →
My 2013 Camaro had 89k miles, garage kept in excellent condition. My vehicle had never given me any issues and has impeccable maintenance records. I was pulling out of a parking spot when my engine started riving and jerking and I accelerated while in reverse and hit a concrete post behind me. I applied the brake and placed the car in drive. My car took off with a high speed of acceleration with my brakes still applied, and accelerated out of control. It followed the same path back into the parking spot ( I could not stir it) jumped the curb and ran through a brick wall finally coming to a stop in the middle of the business. The engine was still racing and in drive but the car had finally stopped and in a state of rest. I had to put the car into park and kill the engine. …
The contact's sister owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power. The check engine warning light illuminated and the "Engine Reduce Power" and "Ignition Switch Failure" messages were displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts however, the vehicle would not run smoothly while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and while stopped at the traffic light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E064000 (Electrical System). …
Steering all 23 →
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.
The steering has become hard to turn the vehicle. Vehicle is a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with a V8 engine. GM issued Service Bulletin PIC5643D which includes 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Equipped with any V8 Engine (RPO LS3 or LSA or L99) but when I called GM, they said there are no special actions as the steering doesn't come up under the VIN and recommended filing this complaint with the NHTSA. They could give no information regarding repairs only recommending taking it to a dealer. A quick Goggle search reveals GM is aware of the problem but doesn't want to address it unless the NHTSA forces them to do so. Consumers have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix this issue to no avail. Loss of steering has caused some consumers to crash posing a significant danger to society as a whole. Please force GM to address this issue for the safety and security of society as a whole. …
Transmission & drivetrain
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.
2013 Chevy Camaro ls 3.6l v6 sidi my problem started in February 2018 these are the following issues below: 1.my gear shift will come out of second gear while I am shifting during takeoff on my drive. This has been taking place since last July after the warranty ran out at around 28,000 miles. 2.come February 2nd this year my radio started continuously powers off and on and progressively gotten worse. Now at this point this is causing intermittent problems with my A/C, blinkers, seat belt alarm and lights. 3.now the radio constantly powering off and on even when I am finished driving and the car is parked and locked up with the factory alarm activated this has been happening for the last month and a half. (today is May 30, 2018). 4.now I am having issues with the battery maintaining enough cranking amps to start my car after sitting for two days. …
2013 Chevrolet Camaro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 29 / 22 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 27 / 20 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 18 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro a good car?
Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Camaro rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Camaro at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
The electrical system — 81 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition. Next are the steering (23) and transmission & drivetrain (16).
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, the most recent from July 27, 2023 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Camaro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2015 and 1995. See the full Chevrolet Camaro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 61% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.