2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems and complaints
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (81), Unknown Or Other (26), Steering (23).
Key takeaways
- 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 81 | 43% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 14% |
| Steering | 23 | 12% |
| Power Train | 16 | 9% |
| Engine | 15 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 3% |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-03-04
The airbag system failed to deploy during a side-impact collision. The vehicle is a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS. The vehicle was declared totaled after the accident and may be available for inspection through the insurance company if requested. Description of the Incident and Safety Risk: While driving down the street an...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-27
Hydraulic lifts trunk hood. No warnings. Trunk lid fell on neck and back
Steering - filed 2025-04-07
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 37 MPH and approaching a curve in the road, the “Service Power Steering” warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact used an excessive amount of force to steer the vehicle and drove to a nearby parking lot. After t...
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More for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.