2013 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 23 steering complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 12% of all complaints that year, with 6 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 19,900 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Steering complaints
- 23
- 12% of 187
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 19,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist while turning at low speeds, sometimes with no warning lights.
- Some report the steering wheel seizing or locking up mid-turn, in one case followed by a snapping sound traced to a control arm.
- Several drivers say the steering wheel drifted or pulled to one side, making it hard to keep the car on course at speeds around 20 to 30 mph.
- One complaint describes the steering column separating from the wheel entirely at a stop.
- Another describes the tilt steering lever falling out of position and striking the driver's leg during a turn.
- One owner noted the steering column was crooked from new, calling it a factory alignment issue.
When 2013 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 25, 2013, latest Apr 7, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Camaro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2013 Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 23 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, which is 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2013 Camaro.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 19,900 miles.
- Did the 2013 Camaro steering issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this issue lists 6 crashes and 3 injuries for the 2013 Camaro.
- How does the 2013 Camaro compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2013 Camaro's 12% share is lower than the 2017 Camaro's 31% and the 2018 Camaro's 21%, but higher than the 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years.