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2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro holds 187 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Inflator, Ignition, and Labels.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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Complaints

187

Per year

19

Recalls

4

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (81 of 187), then Steering (23) and Powertrain (16). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 10 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Camaro has 113 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2014 has 188 complaints, 19 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V516000
Summary 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Recall electrical system, ignition 2019-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 19E064000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
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. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
Recall electrical system, ignition 2014-06-20 · NHTSA campaign 14V346000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Recall Labels 2013-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 13V463000
Summary 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 warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."
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 contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.

Complaints by component (187 total)

Electrical system
81
Steering
23
Powertrain
16
Engine
15
Air bags
13
Electronic stability control (ESC)
12
Service brakes
11
Exterior lighting
7
Speed control
6
Visibility and wipers
6
Wheels
6
Seat belts
5
Visibility
5
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Equipment
3
Structure
3
Lane departure
2
Suspension
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

20

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

10

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-03-04
  • "Hydraulic lifts trunk hood. No warnings. Trunk lid fell on neck and back"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-02-27
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2025-04-07
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and starting the engine, the heat would enter through the vents and failed to remain off. The vehicle was taken to a local…"
    Equipment · filed 2024-12-23
  • "Radio/HVAC/Audible Chimes (available for inspection). My and others safety are at risk every day when driving this car. First the radio does not work at all the HVAC controls are tied into the radio and they work…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-11-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2013 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 12 18 14 MPG $5700
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
Camaro 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 18 MPG $3600
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 29 22 MPG $2950
Camaro 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 27 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

5th generation, 2012–2015
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 5W-30 (V6 and V8; dexos1) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/50R18 to 305/35R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 15V-666 covers certain 2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles among other GM models: front seat-mounted side impact air bag inflators may rupture on deployment. Dealers replace the inflator modules. Recall 14V-409 covers certain 2014 Camaro vehicles: improperly torqued fasteners may allow the steering intermediate shaft or lower control arm joints to separate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro holds 187 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camaro years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Inflator, Ignition, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (81 of 187), then Steering (23) and Powertrain (16). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 10 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Camaro has 113 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2014 has 188 complaints, 19 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro been recalled?

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Owners have filed 187 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is 18.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?

6th generation (2016-2024).

What oil does a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro take?

US notes list 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on engine (dexos1); confirm the grade for your VIN in the owner's manual.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Camaro offer?

US Camaro generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.