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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Chevrolet Camaro cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Camaro | 5 |
| 2011 Camaro | 3 |
| 2013 Camaro (this page) | 3 |
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 3 cruise control complaints filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Management Bag, PI0379: Information on Location of Convertible Specific Manual Trunk Release, PI0397: Water Leak in Rear Compartment/Trunk - Convertible Top Water Management Bag Repair, PI0406: General Guidelines for Inspection of Convertible Water Management Bag Anytime Folding Top is Removed, PI0424: Rattle, Creak or Popping Noise in Rear Floor Area, PI0449: Rattle from Rear Compartment Area when Driving with Convertible Top in Closed (Up) Position, PI0509: Convertible Top Will Not Open/Retract, Clear Top Storage Area Message Displayed in Driver Information Center, PI0520: Top Not Secure Message Displayed in Driver Information Center, PI0525: Folding Top Striker Assembly Plastic Insert Loo
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 39,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chevrolet/Camaro.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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