2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (51) · Steering (21) · Power Train (14)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
145 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V516000 · 767 vehicles
Defect: 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:ignition 2019-09-19 · campaign 19E064000 · 10,740 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and tu
Risk: Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
Electrical System:ignition 2014-06-20 · campaign 14V346000 · 464,712 vehicles
Defect: 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:labels 2013-09-26 · campaign 13V463000 · 18,941 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (2,041)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 2,041 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-04 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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, anoth…”
2026-02-27 · Unknown Or Other“hydraulic lifts trunk hood. no warnings. trunk lid fell on neck and back …”
2025-04-07 · Steering · 46,000 mi“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 appr…”
2024-12-23 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 169,000 mi“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 cabin of the vehicle to remain hot when the vehicle w…”
2024-11-26 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“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 w…”
2024-09-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 90,000 mi“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. …”
2024-08-29 · Electrical System“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 …”
2024-07-08 · Electrical System · 156,000 mi“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 …”
2024-06-24 · Steering“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 recommend…”
2024-06-14 · Unknown Or Other“apparently it is a known issue with repair shops. the 5th bow of the convertible top is a faulty part that when bent causes leaks within the vehicle. these leaks bcome massive and could cause mold within the rear floor panel. i've replace the part in 2018 and now 2024. however, the repair shop is now telling me the part is nolonger manufactured …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.