2013 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
64/100
#6 most-complained of 15 Camaro years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 187 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 64 out of 100 — #6 highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (84 complaints, 45% of the total). Complaints report 20 crashes, 10 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 187
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 20 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2013 Chevy Camaro problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System84 (45%)
- Other29 (16%)
- Steering23 (12%)
- Brakes22 (12%)
- Engine21 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (9%)
- Airbags13 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (4%)
- Fuel System5 (3%)
2013 Chevrolet Camaro recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V516000Jul 27, 2023Airbags767 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 14V346000Jun 20, 2014Electrical System464,712 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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.
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.
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.
- NHTSA 13V463000Sep 26, 2013Other18,941 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
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.
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.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Camaro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ranks #6 of 15 among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 64/100, verdict: Caution). It has 187 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (84 complaints), steering (23 complaints), and brakes (22 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags, electrical system, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
- EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.