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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.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2012Oct 2013Apr 2014Sep 2014Mar 2015Jul 2017May 2020Sep 2024
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Sep 2024; peak Feb 2015 (2).

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.

  1. 201047 (16%)
  2. 201118 (9%)
  3. 201215 (13%)
  4. 201316 (9%)
  5. 201415 (8%)
  6. 201519 (9%)
  7. 201648 (34%)
  8. 201754 (29%)
  9. 201817 (21%)
  10. 201920 (38%)
  11. 202010 (32%)
  12. 20219 (50%)
  13. 20223 (23%)
  14. 20232 (13%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

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.

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.