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2013 Chevrolet Camaro

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camaro years

Owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 32.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

145 reports with mileage · 42 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

20 crash reports0 fire reports10 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

81 reports
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61,000 miles · Apr 20, 2022
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and coming out of the driveway, the vehicle emitted a popping sound and the turn signal was engaged but failed to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that the speedometer turned black. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning ligh…

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and coming out of the driveway, the vehicle emitted a popping sound and the turn signal was engaged but failed to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that the speedometer turned black. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated; however, upon taking the vehicle to a local Pep Boys, she was informed that there was enough oil in the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at her own expense since the VIN was not included in a recall associated to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

NHTSA ODI #11461497

50,000 miles · Apr 14, 2022
Electrical SystemVisibility

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was delaminating and that the images were not clearly visible. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster display was fading and not clear. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the center …

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was delaminating and that the images were not clearly visible. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster display was fading and not clear. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the center display screen to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #11460700

Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

The radio turns off automatically. First the radio would randomly go off. Then the signal light sounds stopped working. Now the radio has no display and does not play. Although you are able to see the signal light the sound is gone. Since April 2019

NHTSA ODI #11448500

68,000 miles · Jan 3, 2022
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the radio, air conditioning unit, and other electrical features became inoperable without warning. Due to the failure, the contact stated that she was unable to use the defroster causing her vision to be obstructed while driving. S…

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the radio, air conditioning unit, and other electrical features became inoperable without warning. Due to the failure, the contact stated that she was unable to use the defroster causing her vision to be obstructed while driving. She also mentioned that the noise from the turn signals failed to sound while in operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer stated that the failure might be an electrical failure and that a wire might need to be cut. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

NHTSA ODI #11445954

19,000 miles · Aug 26, 2021
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio entertainment display malfunctioned and flickered off and on. During the failure, the turn signal alert, seat belt, and door chimes were all inaudible. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and the loc…

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio entertainment display malfunctioned and flickered off and on. During the failure, the turn signal alert, seat belt, and door chimes were all inaudible. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.

NHTSA ODI #11430634

Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2021
Electrical System

RADIO STOPS WORKING INTERMITANTLY AND TURN SIGNAL IS INAUDIBLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS . AN INADVERTANT TURN SIGNAL COULD CAUSE SOMEONE TO PULL OUT IN FRONT OF YOU THIS IS AN INTERRMITANT PROBLEM , BUT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE THIS CAR

NHTSA ODI #11430590

Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2021
Electrical System

HEAD UNIT: AC KICKS ON AND OFF, RADIO WON'T PLAY, BLACK SCREEN ON STOCK HEAD UNIT, TRIPS OFF AND ON, BLINKER SOUNDS WON'T WORK, MAKES ELECTRICAL TRIP OUT.

NHTSA ODI #11407130

147,000 miles · Feb 27, 2021
Electrical System

THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING. SOON AFTER THE HEAT/AIR BLOWING WAS KICKING ON AND OFF. EVEN WHEN BLOWING YOU CANNOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE. THEN THE GAUGES STARTED BLINKING AND HAVE NOT CAME BACK ON FOR A WHILE. YOU CANNOT HEAR YOUR TURN SIGNALS OR SEE ANYTHING ON THE CONTROL SCREEN.

NHTSA ODI #11398200

Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2021
Electrical System

RADIO TURNING OFF AND NOT WORKING

NHTSA ODI #11397848

57,000 miles · Feb 1, 2021
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper

MY RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF-VERY DISTRACTING TO MY DRIVING AND MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM SPEAKERS-WHICH IS STARTLING. ALONG WITH THIS MY DEFROST TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH SOMETIMES LIMITS MY VISIBILITY. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 20 TIMES WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DIST…

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MY RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF-VERY DISTRACTING TO MY DRIVING AND MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM SPEAKERS-WHICH IS STARTLING. ALONG WITH THIS MY DEFROST TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH SOMETIMES LIMITS MY VISIBILITY. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 20 TIMES WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE OF ABOUT 10 MILES. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ODI #11390998

Official recalls

3

23V516000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jul 27, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

14V346000 · Electrical System:ignition

Jun 20, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

13V463000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 26, 2013

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.