This page covers 3 recalls, 187 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
14–22 mpg combined
10.7–16.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 7 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2013 Camaro, with the radio and HVAC control unit drawing the most attention. Because the infotainment screen and climate controls share a single integrated module, owners frequently report that when the screen fails or cycles on and off, they lose HVAC function entirely, leading to fogging windows and no control over cabin temperature. Blend door failures also show up separately, with owners describing heat that can't be shut off regardless of what the controls are set to. Steering is the second most-reported system, where owners describe the electric power steering suddenly seizing or going heavy mid-corner, often accompanied by a "Service Power Steering" warning. A smaller cluster of powertrain complaints rounds out the picture, though at lower volume than electrical or steering issues.
187
Total Complaints
20
Crash-Related
10
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two separate airbag safety risks: a knee hitting the ignition key can switch the engine off and disable airbag deployment, and the driver-side airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The ignition concern is straightforward: the key sits in a position where a driver's knee can bump it out of the run position, cutting engine power and leaving the airbags inoperable if a crash follows. The inflator defect is a separate and more acute hazard, where the driver-side airbag can explode rather than inflate properly, turning the module itself into a source of injury. There is also a compliance concern specific to 2013 Camaro Coupes built during a narrow window in mid-2013: the airbag warning label on the sun visor can peel away, leaving the driver and front passenger without the required safety information about airbag deployment risks.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will also be replaced.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition key can be accidentally knocked out of the run position by the driver's knee, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the key blade from flip key assemblies and provide two new keys and two key rings per key.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off, removing required safety information from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sun visor at no cost after inspecting whether the warning label has peeled off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
