2013 Chevrolet Camaro: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro: 3 recalls, 187 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V463000 · 2013 · 18,941 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger May not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V346000 · 2014 · 464,712 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags May not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #23V516000 · 2023 · 767 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver-side air bag inflator May explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Electrical Equipment recall #19E064000 · 2019 · 10,740 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags May not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 10 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (81): the most common themes are electrical failure (24), stalls / loses power (16), warning light on (11).
- Other / unknown (26): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (5), leaks (3), warning light on (2).
- Steering (23): the most common themes are steering problems (20), warning light on (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (16): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (9), noise or vibration (3), stalls / loses power (3).
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 187 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 28 Camaro model years for complaints (1.8× the average Camaro year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (30 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 40,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2012 (113 complaints, 4 recalls), 2014 (188 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 22 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 27 | 20 | Regular |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 18 | Regular |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (81), other / unknown (26), steering (23).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 7 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.