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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.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2013Jun 2014Mar 2015Jul 2016Dec 2017Sep 2019Jun 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Apr 2025; peak Dec 2014 (2).

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.

  1. 201013 (4%)
  2. 201114 (7%)
  3. 20128 (7%)
  4. 201323 (12%)
  5. 201432 (17%)
  6. 201517 (8%)
  7. 201622 (16%)
  8. 201758 (31%)
  9. 201817 (21%)
  10. 20195 (10%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

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.

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.