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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 11% of its 187 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 4,100, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Engine complaints
21
11% of 187
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
4,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls suddenly at highway speeds, such as around 55 mph, with the engine restarting only after pulling over.
  • Engine drops into limp mode at speed, forcing the driver to coast to the side of the road with no dealer diagnosis found.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly slows on its own while merging onto a highway, dropping to around 10 mph without warning.
  • Accelerator pedal reportedly extends or sticks down, causing loss of control and, in one case, a crash into a utility pole.
  • Fuel injectors fail repeatedly on a nearly new car, triggering repeated replacements shortly after purchase.

When 2013 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2012, latest Jun 2, 2023.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2012Oct 2013Jul 2014Apr 2016Dec 2018Aug 2022
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Jun 2023; peak Feb 2015 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camaro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201093 (32%)
  2. 201137 (19%)
  3. 201228 (25%)
  4. 201321 (11%)
  5. 201425 (13%)
  6. 201530 (15%)
  7. 201627 (19%)
  8. 201728 (15%)
  9. 201815 (19%)
  10. 20197 (13%)
  11. 20208 (26%)
  12. 20214 (22%)
  13. 20224 (31%)
  14. 20236 (40%)
  15. 20243 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2013 Camaro, which is 11% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Camaro engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Engine area on the 2013 Camaro.
At what mileage do 2013 Camaro engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2013 Camaro is 4,100 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2013 Camaro?
NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 1 injury among the Engine-related complaints for the 2013 Camaro, with 0 fires.
How does the 2013 Camaro compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2013 Camaro's 21 engine complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 93 complaints and a 32% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.