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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the electrical (43% of complaints, typically around 54,000 miles). It is 6th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems
Electrical
81 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, software.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving various speeds with either turn signal activated, the speakers activated loudly without warning. Also the contact observed that the radio malfunctioned and the air conditioner unit activated on its own and would not turn off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the turn signal flasher sped up and then returned to normal. Also, the radio did not turn on and the air conditioning did not work. The contact experienced the failures for at least six months, which began occurring every day. The vehicle…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
Approximately two months ago, I noticed my rear passenger floorboard saturated with water after a rainstorm. It had been parked in the yard. Since discovering this, I keep my floor mats in the trunk. So that the floorboards are allowed to dry out properly. However, this has become a nuisance,as I don't want to…
Started a few weeks ago the heat wouldn't heat and the heat and radio would turn off and on this happens everytime you get in the car. Winter is here and without a heater that is not safe!! This happens if the car is in motion, stationary city streets and on highway please help!!!!
Steering
23 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
While in motion, I noticed the car started pulling in one direction and then the a complete loss of the electric power steering. The vehicle displayed "service power steering" this is completly unsafe to have the car pull in one direction and not to mention there is only 19,000 miles on the car. There are numerous…
I went out to my garage & started my Camaro ss to go to work. The driver information center displayed a message advising the power steering required service. The car was nearly impossible to turn and I didn't feel safe driving it 30+ miles to the dealer. I had the car towed (no cost to me) to rogers-dabbs Chevrolet…
Transmission
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
Car would not shift into 1st gear. Car is 6 speed manual v-6 model. Repeatedly tried shifting into 1st gear at stoplight. Turned car off and started again. Tried shifting into 3rd and reverse, still would not shift into 1st. This caused a safety concern as cars started coming up to rear of car since light turned green…
Intermitantly the car will not shift into gear. You have to force the shift into 1st gear then into second, and I am talking really forcing shifter into gear.... At times the shifter will not shift into any gear... Then other times it runs just perfectly... It is happening much more frequently and is dangerous. Below…
Engine
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
2013 Camaro ls fuel injectors pose a chance at being defective, after buying the car and noticing two of the injectors having already been replaced, I am now less then a month of owning the car. The car is currently having its fourth fuel injector replaced, this may cause harm to the vehicle if it does not do what it…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine went into limp mode. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
Air bags
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While the vehicle's gear was in the park position with the engine running, the driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without warning or an impact occurring. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Stability control
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles.
Normal street driving, metal on metal noise from front wheels. Apply brake, noise stops. Release brakes, noise begins again. Dealership states brake pads have about 8-10mm left on them. Three times at highway speeds (65-75 MPH) service stabilitrak warning light comes on and traction control light, limited slip light…
When turning into a parking lot, my power steering went out and the service power steering message appeared. It has happened multiple times since then. It only happens at low speed maneuvering (<12mph). The following happens once the problem is created: power flickers on the car; the AC resets, radio resets, power…
Brakes
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 70 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a rattling noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake cylinder bolt became loose. The contact spoke with the dealer (suburban Chevrolet 12475 plaza eden prairie, minnesota 12475…
The high mount LED brake light is mounted on the rear windshield at an angle that receives direct heat from the sun causing a slim crack on the brake LED board. The crack will shift back and forth sometimes illuminating when braking but at times the slim crack on the LED board will prevent the lamp from illuminating…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (81 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); other or unspecified (26 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); steering (23 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 27, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Chevrolet Camaro?
- It is 6th of 18 Camaro model years by number of complaints, with 187 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.