2013 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, about 9% of its 187 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure is 9,306.5 miles, suggesting problems tend to surface early.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 16
- 9% of 187
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,307 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Manual transmissions resist shifting into 2nd or 1st gear, sometimes requiring heavy force on the shifter and causing traffic hazards.
- Clutch pedal fails to return properly between shifts, leaving it stuck partway through the travel.
- Clutch engagement issues cause grinding, missed shifts, or an inability to move from a stop without unusual noise.
- Hill start assist keeps the brakes engaged on inclines, causing the engine to strain and the car to stall or lurch.
- Owners report the clutch burning smell before a full transmission failure, which in one case led to being rear-ended.
- Check engine and traction control lights come on together with a message to reduce speed while driving.
When 2013 Chevrolet Camaro transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 22, 2012, latest Sep 26, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
- NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Camaro, which is 9% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Camaro transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the transmission & powertrain complaints for this year.
- At what mileage do 2013 Camaro transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 9,306.5 miles, indicating many issues surface relatively early in ownership.
- What kind of transmission problems do 2013 Camaro owners report?
- Owners describe difficulty shifting gears, clutch pedals not returning properly, hill start assist keeping brakes engaged, and check engine or traction lights appearing during driving.
- Did the transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these 16 transmission & powertrain complaints.