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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-CHEVROLET-CAMARO / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

187 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 5 complaints shown

74 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/21/2018 40,000 mi ODI #11163006.0

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 have no sound, seat belt chime does not work, passenger air bag light comes on and off randomly.

12/17/2019 63,000 mi ODI #11289566.0

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 for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

12/07/2023 199,000 mi ODI #11559010.0

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio turned off independently. The contact replaced the fuse, and the radio became operable. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and in addition the turn signals were not fully functional. The contact became aware that whenever the turn signal was activated, the turn signal did not make the clicking sound as designed. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not completed due to the cost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000. The VI

12/06/2019 46,000 mi ODI #11287504.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the windshield was foggy inside the vehicle. When the contact activated the defroster to clear the windshield, the defroster indication light darkened and the turn signal chime became mute. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 46,000.

12/04/2014 ODI #10662159.0

I have contacted the dealer at 1575 86th street in brooklyn, ny in regards to the letter I received for the recall of Chevrolet camaro vehicles, 2013 model years. The recall is for the ignition key that can cause serious injury or fatality. I have contacted them numerous times and we are yet to even hear back from them. This is a huge liability to anyone driving this car. The gm safety recall number is 14294. When I called in october they said only 2 weeks to order the replacement and schedule the appointment. I called again in november and they still did not have the replacement part and placed another order. Now it is more than a month later and I still do not head back from them. I called today and they are giving me the run around and suggested they will call me back. I purchased my ca

steering 4 complaints shown

23 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/28/2017 8,700 mi ODI #11057240.0

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 appoximately 60 miles and it happened again on a 2 lane road in middle of turn. Almost wrecked. Vehicle only has 8700 miles on it, but because of years, warranty is out. 8700 miles!!! When I contacted gm over about a month several times, they finally told me they would not fix it. I also have a 2014 silverado that had a recall for the same problem. My daughter has a 2017 colorado that the power steering went out on today. It is still under warranty. Please investigate this problem. When I checked out problems onlin

12/12/2014 8,000 mi ODI #10663769.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet camaro. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel drifted to the left and it became difficult to gain control of the steering wheel. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v346000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

12/06/2018 ODI #11156470.0

I'm considering purchasing this vehicle from a dealership in logan, oh. When I checked to see if there were reported problems with the model, I see that there are thousands of complaints concerning the ac/radio, climate control, turn signals and other associated electrical problems that are common to all of these related consumer complaints that as to date has not been addressed by either the gm corp. Or the NHTSA. The 2nd thing that I found there is indeed a recall concerning the ignition switch with many owners having not been able to get gm dealers to repair. Another concern to me about this particular vehicle, is that when I entered the VIN the results on this site states that there is zero recalls on this make, model and year. Just wondering what's up with that?

12/05/2017 76,500 mi ODI #11052649.0

I own a 2013 Chevrolet zl1 camaro with 76500 miles. In the process of making a right turn, the electric power steering assist failed, causing loss of steering control. The vehicle was towed to my local dealership. Chevrolet said this was not a warranty item and the repair would be an out of pocket expense. Chevrolet wanted $2,791.00 to repair this problem.

other 3 complaints shown

12/17/2014 ODI #10664804.0

This is my second complaint about the hill assist feature on this manual transmission vehicle. The feature is designed to automatically hold the brakes on an incline and is supposed to release on application of the throttle. It does not work as it should! It engages randomly even when not on an incline and does not release quickly enough to prevent engine stalling or excessive wear to the clutch by over revving the engine to prevent it from stalling! This cause a burning smell and excessive wear to the clutch! It is very dangerous in that I have to pull out onto a busy highway from an incline every day where I live and have to try to over compensate for the delay in getting this hill assist to release so I can pull out into traffic moving at 55 MPH! I have had it to the selling dealer (car

12/07/2018 70,000 mi ODI #11156884.0

The vehicles ac is not working properly anymore. It seems the vents are stuck and it will blow cold air then switch to hot on its own. I am not able to control the temperature.

12/07/2015 29,127 mi ODI #10808892.0

On two occasions less than a week apart the vehicle engine, while in motion at highway speed (70 MPH) after approximately ten hours of operation, stopped running. The vehicle service engine soon light came on and the cars automatic transmission downshifted. The car was guided to the shoulder of the highway on both occasions. A restart was attempted while on the shoulder. The engine would turn over but would not run. Roadside assistance was requested and a tow was performed to the nearest dealer. The dealer in the first instance stated that the error code was for the fuel pump. The pump was ordered but before arriving, the dealer discovered frayed wire and made unspecified repairs. In the second instance, the code was gone when the dealer scanned the system. No repairs were made.

airbags 2 complaints shown

12 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/21/2014 ODI #10667540.0

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 55mph, the light went back to saying airbag off. I would lift my rear again and forcefully sit in seat and it would turn or on again. Since then I have had my car in to 2 different dealers, had the passenger seat sensors changed, the the air-bag modulator changed, and the sensors adjusted. When the auto tech saw what would happen with me in the passenger seat, he hooked up the computer to the car and it said I was not heavy or tall enough for the airbag. I am 5'8" and 165#, so it was not reading me at all. Since

12/05/2016 30,000 mi Crash ODI #10930035.0

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet camaro. While driving 40 MPH in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where gm engineers diagnosed that, due to the slow crash, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

15 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/03/2015 ODI #10807064.0

2013 Chevrolet camaro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle clutch pedal bulletin issues. *smd the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to correct a clutch problem that had not existed the previous three years. The problem involved the clutch pedal not recovering during gear shifts. Instead, the pedal remained virtually stationary halfway through what should have been a total recovery. This prohibited the consumer from shifting gears. *jb

12/03/2013 ODI #10554591.0

Starting day 1 after purchasing the vehicle in february 2013, the vehicles back up cam began to freeze when the vehicle is in reverse until I put the car back in park and turn the vehicle off and open the door to completely shut the vehicle down. A few months later on top of the radio and back up camera issues the vehicle has started to create a chain dragging sound when accelerating, it then begins to pulsate while my foot is on the acceleration peddle and the sound continues, the vehicles radio then freezes and resets itself starting in october of 2013. I have taken the car to certified Chevrolet service departments within multiple dealerships on multiple occasions to get the vehicle fixed. The dealer has stated and been unable to correct the problems completely and has ran out of alte

equipment 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see equipment cluster analysis →
12/23/2024 169,000 mi ODI #11632135.0

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 was driven. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/13/2013 1,000 mi ODI #10555933.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to merge onto the highway, the vehicle independently decelerated to 10 MPH without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician performed a diagnostic. The diagnostic test returned inconclusive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current 18,000.

Showing 300 of 187 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chevrolet/Camaro#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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