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2013 · Chevrolet

Chevrolet Camaro problems

1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 187 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.

Reliability score

6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

Critical

Severe

Moderate

Should you avoid this 2013 Camaro?

Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Electrical system: 74 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 47,000–88,800 mi
Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average
1 recall campaign on file

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical

74 reports · fails ~67,078 mi · avg $850

severe

steering

23 reports · fails ~30,311 mi · avg $700

severe

powertrain

15 reports · fails ~23,530 mi · avg $2,500

moderate

airbags

12 reports · fails ~32,040 mi · avg $1,100

critical

engine

7 reports · fails ~16,722 mi · avg $3,100

moderate

visibility

6 reports · fails ~52,667 mi · avg $350

moderate

wheels

5 reports · fails ~48,816 mi · avg $400

severe

brakes

3 reports · fails ~43,000 mi · avg $450

moderate

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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2013 Camaro?

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 Camaro · steering

While driving on interstate, power steering quit working. Vehicle was very hard to steer and pulled into another lane. Luckily, no cars were near. We managed to get home and took to local Chevrolet dealer. They reset it and power steering worked for a while. Drove the car for…

12/28/2017 · at 8,700 mi · NHTSA ODI #11057240.0 · see steering pattern →

2013 Camaro · electrical

For the last 6 months when the car is on and driving the radio and ac unit started blinking on and off continuously making loud popping sounds until the radio screen went completely blank. This causes the turn signals to not make any noises when on. The turn signals flash but…

12/21/2018 · at 40,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11163006.0 · see electrical pattern →

2013 Camaro · airbags

Right after purchasing vehicle, my husband drove it, and I sat in passenger seat and noticed that my airbag had not turned on. The indicator said off so I lifted my rear from the seat and sat down hard then the light said it was on. As we drove down the road about 15 miles at…

12/21/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10667540.0 · see airbags pattern →

2013 Camaro · electrical

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet camaro. While driving, a popping noise was heard coming from the speakers, which caused the electrical system to fail. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic…

12/17/2019 · at 63,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11289566.0 · see electrical pattern →

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

critical NHTSA 23V516000 July 27, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles

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.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 74 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 47,000–88,800 mi; Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 74 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 67,078 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 32,040 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Camaro has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 187 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 7 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chevrolet/Camaro. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Chevrolet. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.

Chevrolet Camaro problems

Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

Estimate your repair exposure

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles

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