Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2013 Chevrolet Camaro
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This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 187
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2013: 187 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	3
1983	16
1984	40
1985	48
1986	33
1987	28
1988	17
1989	25
1990	25
1991	87
1992	88
1993	32
1994	158
1995	217
1996	116
1997	69
1998	173
1999	90
2000	76
2001	48
2002	68
2010	295
2011	194
2012	113
2013	187
2014	188
2015	206
2016	141
2017	190
2018	80
2019	53
2020	32
2021	20
2022	14
2023	16
2024	4

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

44% · 82 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURY

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Radio/HVAC/Audible Chimes (available for inspection). My and others safety are at risk every day when driving this car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-26

I drove my car through my guard gate and proceeded to turn the corner at approximately 25MPH when I lost complete steering of my car and the car shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-17

Steering

12% · 23 reports

CRASHINJURY

Power train

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

Engine

8% · 15 reports

Air bags

7% · 13 reports

CRASHINJURYDEATH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-04

Takata recall, I was driving down my city street when all of a sudden I believe it was a pot hole or just uneven gravel leading my knee hit the key in the ignition and in that second I had no control or control of what happened next.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-15

Also filed under Seat belts and service brakes

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2013Complaint volume 187 complaints filed for this model year.
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2013-10-28Equipment13V463000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may…

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2014-08-25Electrical system14V346000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014.

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2020-02-04Electrical system19E064000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019.

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2023-10-23Air bags23V516000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 82 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 23 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V463000 · Equipment
Recall 14V346000 · Electrical system
Recall 19E064000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V516000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.