2013 Chevrolet Camaro Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 81 6 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, HER KNEE UNINTENTIONALLY KNOCKED THE KEY OUT OF THE RUN POSITION, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE FACE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE TOW FACILITY. RON MONTGOMERY MOTORS LOCATED AT 3325 S SHILOH RD, GARLAND, TX 75041, (972) 278-5700, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED…”
NHTSA complaint #11233777, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 intermittent (windows fog) the whole center dash shuts off and on around every 3 seconds. It is very distracting at night flashing from when I start it until I shut it off and I have a one hour commute. I no longer have chimes like keys left in ignition, lights on, and hazard lights are also effected. Everything worked fine prior to radio failure. Has not been inspected by dealer. Ran…”
NHTSA complaint #11627489, 2023 · crash

“My 2013 Camaro had 89k miles, garage kept in excellent condition. My vehicle had never given me any issues and has impeccable maintenance records. I was pulling out of a parking spot when my engine started riving and jerking and I accelerated while in reverse and hit a concrete post behind me. I applied the brake and placed the car in drive. My car took off with a high speed of acceleration with my brakes still applied, and accelerated out of control. It followed the same path back into the parking spot ( I could not stir it) jumped the curb and ran through a brick wall finally coming to a sto…”
NHTSA complaint #11475530, 2022 · crash

Unknown Or Other 26 1 crash 1 injury

“Hydraulic lifts trunk hood. No warnings. Trunk lid fell on neck and back”
NHTSA complaint #11720898, 2026 · 1 injury(ies)

“BOUGHT A 2013 CAMARO, MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON MY CAR MY KEYS WERE BUMPED BY MY KNEE AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. THANKFULLY ONLY I WAS INVOLVED AND NO ONE COMING FROM THE OPPOSING WAS HURT AS I ENDED UP IN A TRAIN TRACK MEDIAN WITH SOME DAMAGE ONLY TO MY CAR. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND THE SIMPLE FACT THAT THEY REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE FLIPKEY/CONTROL DOES NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE. I HAVE EXPERIMENTED WITH DIFFERENT CARS BY PURPOSEDLY BUMP MY KEYS AND NONE STALLED WITH AS LITTLE FORCE AS THE ONE ASSERTED ONTO THE CAMARO. THIS IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW THAT NE…”
NHTSA complaint #10882193, 2016 · crash

“Apparently it is a known issue with repair shops. The 5th bow of the convertible top is a faulty part that when bent causes leaks within the vehicle. These leaks bcome massive and could cause mold within the rear floor panel. I've replace the part in 2018 and now 2024. However, the repair shop is now telling me the part is nolonger manufactured and can be located in the country.”
NHTSA complaint #11594469, 2024

Steering 23 6 crash 3 injury

“MY STEERING COLUMN CAME COMPLETELY OUT AND PINNED ME BACK TO THE SEAT AND ALMOST WENT THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE CAR. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS HIT AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 60-65 MPH. THE GUY NEVER HIT HIS BRAKES BUT HIT ME AND PUSHED ME THROUGH THE LIGHT. PICTURES ARE POSTED. THE SCRATCH MARK IS OF THE ROOF, WHERE STEERING COLUMN ALMOST WENT THROUGH IT. GM DID SEND AN ENGINEER DOWN TO MY HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE, HE WAS THERE 5 HRS AND WHEN HE LEFT HE WAS STILL SHOCKED THAT A REAR END AND IT DID THIS. HE DID SAY THAT IF I HAD OF BEEN HIT IN THE HEAD AREA I WOULD BE DE…”
NHTSA complaint #11229684, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND CHANGING FROM RIGHT LANE TO LEFT LANE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSED CAR TO CROSS MEDIAN INTO LANES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET STRIKING FIRE HYDRANT AND CURB. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10694357, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN. THE POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10637021, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 16

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the gear shifter had seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V702000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11616593, 2024

“INTERMITANTLY THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR THEN INTO SECOND, AND I AM TALKING REALLY FORCING SHIFTER INTO GEAR.... AT TIMES THE SHIFTER WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR... THEN OTHER TIMES IT RUNS JUST PERFECTLY... IT IS HAPPENING MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY AND IS DANGEROUS. BELOW IT IS ASKING WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN - THIS A FREQUENTLY OCCURING PROBLEM, AND I SEE ONLINE MAY OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH DEALERS OFFERING NO HELP. OR PAYING FOR A REPAIR AND PROBLEM PERSISTS.”
NHTSA complaint #11413874, 2021

“2013 CHEVY CAMARO LS 3.6L V6 SIDI MY PROBLEM STARTED IN FEBRUARY 2018 THESE ARE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES BELOW: 1.MY GEAR SHIFT WILL COME OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHILE I AM SHIFTING DURING TAKEOFF ON MY DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE SINCE LAST JULY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AT AROUND 28,000 MILES. 2.COME FEBRUARY 2ND THIS YEAR MY RADIO STARTED CONTINUOUSLY POWERS OFF AND ON AND PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. NOW AT THIS POINT THIS IS CAUSING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY A/C, BLINKERS, SEAT BELT ALARM AND LIGHTS. 3.NOW THE RADIO CONSTANTLY POWERING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN I AM FINISHED DRIVING A…”
NHTSA complaint #11098897, 2018

Engine 15

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. The stabilitrak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and had the engine lifters replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. After the recent failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of th…”
NHTSA complaint #11480598, 2022

“The contact's sister owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power. The check engine warning light illuminated and the "Engine Reduce Power" and “Ignition Switch Failure" messages were displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts however, the vehicle would not run smoothly while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and while stopped at the traffic light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic sev…”
NHTSA complaint #11465917, 2022

“I'M CONSIDERING PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN LOGAN, OH. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE MODEL, I SEE THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE AC/RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT ARE COMMON TO ALL OF THESE RELATED CONSUMER COMPLAINTS THAT AS TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY EITHER THE GM CORP. OR THE NHTSA. THE 2ND THING THAT I FOUND THERE IS INDEED A RECALL CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH MANY OWNERS HAVING NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET GM DEALERS TO REPAIR. ANOTHER CONCERN TO ME ABOUT THI…”
NHTSA complaint #11156470, 2018

Air Bags 13 5 crash 4 injury 1 death

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE DRIVER DROVE ON A ROAD THAT WAS UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION WORK, THE DRIVER HAD TO MOVE INTO THE LEFT LANE, SWERVE TO AVOID THE CONES ON THE ROAD, THE DRIVER CROSSED OVER FOUR LANES OVER THE SIDEWALK, WENT THROUGH A DITCH, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCE DEAD AT SCENE. THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11416290, 2020 · crash · 1 death(s)

“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 and coming around a curve, another vehicle experienced a tire blowout and lost control. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle but crossed into my lane. I attempted to turn my vehicle toward the right to avoid a head-on collision, but the other vehicle T-boned my car on the dr…”
NHTSA complaint #11722066, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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. I COULD NOT BRAKE, MY SEAT BELT LOCKED ON ME HURTING MY COLLAR BONE, THEN MY WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN I WAS USING BOTH HANDS AGGRESSIVELY TO TURN AS HARD AS I CAN JUST SO I WOULDN'T HIT A BUILDING OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHERS AND AS I WAS STERLING I WOULD KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE JUST LOCKED. I HAD TO HIT A BARRIER OF WOOD TO STOP MY CAR. THE AIRBAGS…”
NHTSA complaint #11207701, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 12

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO FLICKERED ON AND OFF CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THERE WAS A WINDOW ERROR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,146.”
NHTSA complaint #11316373, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD BLACKED OUT AND STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED DEALER THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENSES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THAT RECOMENDED A NEW BATTERY. WHILE WATING A RED LIGHT, THE CAAELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED AND THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES STARTED AND STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THE FAILURE STARTED THREE YEARS AGO AND IT WORSEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED…”
NHTSA complaint #11308298, 2020

“I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I WAS DRIVING 45MPH IN AN ACCELERATING MANNER”
NHTSA complaint #11258750, 2019

Service Brakes 12 4 crash 3 injury

“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. I COULD NOT BRAKE, MY SEAT BELT LOCKED ON ME HURTING MY COLLAR BONE, THEN MY WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN I WAS USING BOTH HANDS AGGRESSIVELY TO TURN AS HARD AS I CAN JUST SO I WOULDN'T HIT A BUILDING OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHERS AND AS I WAS STERLING I WOULD KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE JUST LOCKED. I HAD TO HIT A BARRIER OF WOOD TO STOP MY CAR. THE AIRBAGS…”
NHTSA complaint #11207701, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON AN INCLINE DURING RAIN WEATHER, THE REAR END OF VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CURB. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST DUE TO THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN ON THE LEFT WRIST FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10650971, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN. THE POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10637021, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Exterior Lighting 7

“3rd brake light randomly goes dim online thousands of people have the same issue, it needs to be a recall. Light diodes are getting bad and the other half are cracking from the heat of the window. Chevy changed the like to the trunk lid. Seems suspicious to me. Chevy needs to make it right.its federal law to have a 3rd brake light.”
NHTSA complaint #11585099, 2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio console suddenly became inoperable. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the front windshield defroster and turn signals also became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the failures were corrected but later reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The fai…”
NHTSA complaint #11580930, 2023

“WHEN I START MY VEHICLE MY RADIO DOESN'T TURN ON RIGHT AWAY. THE AC CONTROL LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. IT CAN VARY AT TIMES BUT CAN BE UP TO 5 MINUTES ON SOME DAYS. THE RADIO WILL FINALLY WORK. BUT AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE RADIO CUTS OUT AND ISN'T AS LOUD ANYMORE. I'M ALSO BEGINNING TO NOTICE MY TURN SIGNAL IS CUTTING OUT AS WELL. IT'S SLOWING DOWN. AS IF THE BATTERY IS BEING DRAINED. I NOTICE WHEN U TURN OFF THE CAR ALMOST EVERY TIME THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF COMPLETELY BEFORE I OPEN THE DOOR. I CAME ACROSS SOME OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE WHO HAD THE SAME ISSUES. MOST WHO BELIEVE THAT THE UNIT…”
NHTSA complaint #11308580, 2020

Vehicle Speed Control 6 3 crash 1 injury

“The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and making a right turn the accelerator pedal erroneously extended down causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a utility pole. During the crash, the contact sustained a fractured right ankle and concussion and was transported to the local hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The contact stated that during the incident the accelerator pedal automatically depressed but the cruise control was not activated. The loca…”
NHTSA complaint #11525042, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My 2013 Camaro had 89k miles, garage kept in excellent condition. My vehicle had never given me any issues and has impeccable maintenance records. I was pulling out of a parking spot when my engine started riving and jerking and I accelerated while in reverse and hit a concrete post behind me. I applied the brake and placed the car in drive. My car took off with a high speed of acceleration with my brakes still applied, and accelerated out of control. It followed the same path back into the parking spot ( I could not stir it) jumped the curb and ran through a brick wall finally coming to a sto…”
NHTSA complaint #11475530, 2022 · crash

“10/26/2012 - PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I ASSUMED THAT SOMEHOW IT WAS MY FAULT. IMPACTED A SECOND VEHICLE. 02/23/2015 - EXACT SAME THING. PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I WAS ABLE TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AND PREVENT A COLLISION. I GOOGLED "CAMARO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" AND FOUND A VIDEO CLIP OF ANOTHER PERSON APPEARING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.TUNDRAHEADQUARTERS.COM/BLOG/CHEVY-CAMARO-UNINTENDED-ACCELERATION-VIDEO/. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10691121, 2012 · crash

Visibility/Wiper 6

“Hello, My name is Sharris Bridges, I’m the owner of a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. I currently can’t defrost my car and can’t see the road because I have no heat. The Chevrolet Camaro has a issue with the blend door (temperature control door). It’s a piece of plastic that breaks which causes you not to have any heat. I was told by the dealership I would’ve to get the dash and windshield taken out just to get the blend door fixed. The bill they showed me was $20+ (majority in labor) for a issue that plenty people are having with the Camaro. This should be a recall! I’ve no heat, I can’t defrost my c…”
NHTSA complaint #11433829, 2021

“I’ve two pictures that I didn’t upload to the complaint about the Chevrolet Camaro blend door issue that I just submitted.”
NHTSA complaint #11433831, 2021

“MY RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF-VERY DISTRACTING TO MY DRIVING AND MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM SPEAKERS-WHICH IS STARTLING. ALONG WITH THIS MY DEFROST TURNS ON AND OFF WHICH SOMETIMES LIMITS MY VISIBILITY. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 20 TIMES WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE OF ABOUT 10 MILES. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.”
NHTSA complaint #11390998, 2021

Wheels 6 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING ON WEST VIRGINIA HIGHWAY 75 SOUTH BOUND ON A SUNDAY MORNING, I WAS RETURNING FROM THE NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, (MY SON GRADUATED FROM RECRUIT TRAINING) THEN UNEXPECTED HAPPENS, THE RIGHT TIRE AND THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM BROKE OFF THE CAR, I SAW THE ENTIRE SYSTEM, ABANDON MY CAR AND CARRY ON MOVING FORWARD. WITHOUT ANY EXAGGERATION, I SAW MY LIFE FLASH IN FRONT OF MY EYES, I THOUGHT I WAS A GONER. SEEING YOUR TIRE MOVING FORWARD, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY TRYING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE FROM COLLIDING WITH THE CEMENTED MEDIAN, WAS THE WORSE EXPERIENCE YET, WHAT A NIGHTMARE. THIS WH…”
NHTSA complaint #10588052, 2014 · crash

“INBOARD WHEEL FATIGUE (CRITICAL CRACK) ON 20-IN. MANUFACTURER'S WHEEL FOR 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS DUE TO MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT' NO IMPACT DAMAGE DISCOVERED AFTER NOTICING QUICK LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.”
NHTSA complaint #11315729, 2020

“TPMS SYSTEM. MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. MOVING. SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM IS DISPLAYED WHEN TIRE PRESSURE FALLS BELOW 32 PSI OR GETS INTO A CERTAIN RANGE AS SOMETIMES WILL REAPPEAR BELOW 30 PSI AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT. THE TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY WILL ONLY SHOW DASHES AND NOT A PRESSURE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THAT IT IS NORMAL OPERATION BY DEALERS. IT SHOULD NOT BE THAT WAY, AS YOU DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A LEAK OR IF THE SYSTEM TRULY NEEDS SERVICED.”
NHTSA complaint #11014916, 2017

Seat Belts 5 1 crash 1 injury

“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. I COULD NOT BRAKE, MY SEAT BELT LOCKED ON ME HURTING MY COLLAR BONE, THEN MY WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN I WAS USING BOTH HANDS AGGRESSIVELY TO TURN AS HARD AS I CAN JUST SO I WOULDN'T HIT A BUILDING OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHERS AND AS I WAS STERLING I WOULD KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE JUST LOCKED. I HAD TO HIT A BARRIER OF WOOD TO STOP MY CAR. THE AIRBAGS…”
NHTSA complaint #11207701, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE SEAT BELTS IN MY VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY CLICKED. AT FIRST I THOUGH THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE HOWEVER AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER CHEVROLET CAMARO OWNERS, THIS IS SOMETHING THAT A LOT OF DRIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING.”
NHTSA complaint #11268424, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CHIME WHEN BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE NOT FASTENED. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL CHIME AND DEFROSTER WERE NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11195828, 2018

Visibility 5

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio console suddenly became inoperable. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the front windshield defroster and turn signals also became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the failures were corrected but later reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The fai…”
NHTSA complaint #11580930, 2023

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was delaminating and that the images were not clearly visible. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster display was fading and not clear. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the center display screen to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11460700, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CHIME WHEN BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE NOT FASTENED. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL CHIME AND DEFROSTER WERE NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11195828, 2018

Fuel/Propulsion System 4

“THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE 41,000 MILES. (FEB 2015) AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES IN A DAY, YOU CAN FEEL A CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE DRIVE AND THE RPMS REDUCE TO UNDER "2" AND THEN DOWN TO "1", THE CAR THEN DISPLAYS THE "!" "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" WARNING. 3 EMERGENCY LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN SAFE, I PULL OVER AND TURN THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, TURN THE CAR OFF, WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTART THE CAR. FOR A FEW SECONDS THE "STABILTRAK" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THE CAR THEN DRIVES SLUGGISH AND WILL NOT GO OVER A 40 TO 60 MILES SPEED. THIS CONTINUES TO GO…”
NHTSA complaint #10859945, 2016

“ON TWO OCCASIONS LESS THAN A WEEK APART THE VEHICLE ENGINE, WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH) AFTER APPROXIMATELY TEN HOURS OF OPERATION, STOPPED RUNNING. THE VEHICLE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CARS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED. THE CAR WAS GUIDED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY ON BOTH OCCASIONS. A RESTART WAS ATTEMPTED WHILE ON THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS REQUESTED AND A TOW WAS PERFORMED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE DEALER IN THE FIRST INSTANCE STATED THAT THE ERROR CODE WAS FOR THE FUEL PUMP. THE PUMP WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10808892, 2015

“I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING STALLING AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON MY 2013 CHEVY CAMARO I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN DURING EXTREME HEAT TEMPERATURES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS PARTICULARLY. I HAVE NOTICED THAT NISSAN IS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR NISSAN VERSA'S AND NISSAN SENTRAS AS IT WAS AIRED ON CHANNEL 13 ACTION NEWS. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO GM TWICE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH NO HELP ALTHOUGH THEY ARE AWARE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR VEHICLES. I NEED TO START A CLASS ACTION SUIT. CAN YOU HELP ME…”
NHTSA complaint #11010371, 2014

Equipment 3

“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 dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the blend door was faulty causing the cabin of the vehicle to remain hot when the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11632135, 2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the radio module would intermittently shut off without warning while driving at various speeds. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to actuate the defroster or hear the turn signals. The dealer was notified of the failure and was given a diagnostic fee to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11436832, 2021

“FLAT TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF NM DESERT. NO SPARE OR JACK IN CAR. FILL AND PUMP DIDN'T WORK. 60 MILES FROM NEAREST REPAIR. NO CELL SERVICE. WALKED ABOUT 5 MILES TO CELL SERVICE. IF IT WAS THE MIDDLE OF THE SUMMER I'D OF DIED OF HEAT STROKE OR IF I WAS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO IN WINTER I'D OF FROZEN TO DEATH. A SPARE TIRE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED FOR 90 YEARS FOR SAFETY NOW NOTHING. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10549433, 2013

Structure 3

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that water was leaking into the trunk of the vehicle during inclement weather. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring for 4 years. Additionally, the contact stated that a message regarding theft was displayed while in the process of turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon attempting to release the ignition key from the ignition switch after turning off the vehicle, the ignition key was stuck. The contact was unable to release the key. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign N…”
NHTSA complaint #11531794, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED THE WARNING LABELS ON THE VISORS WERE PEELING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10836866, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SPEED DECREASED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. AFTER THE DECELERATION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 70 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A CRASH WAS AVOIDED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MAIN BOARD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300. UPDATED 10/10/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK BUMPER POPPED OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE AFTER 50 MILES. IT WA…”
NHTSA complaint #10630078, 2014

Lane Departure 2

“Hello, My name is Sharris Bridges, I’m the owner of a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. I currently can’t defrost my car and can’t see the road because I have no heat. The Chevrolet Camaro has a issue with the blend door (temperature control door). It’s a piece of plastic that breaks which causes you not to have any heat. I was told by the dealership I would’ve to get the dash and windshield taken out just to get the blend door fixed. The bill they showed me was $20+ (majority in labor) for a issue that plenty people are having with the Camaro. This should be a recall! I’ve no heat, I can’t defrost my c…”
NHTSA complaint #11433829, 2021

“I’ve two pictures that I didn’t upload to the complaint about the Chevrolet Camaro blend door issue that I just submitted.”
NHTSA complaint #11433831, 2021

Suspension 2 2 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID STRIKING A ROAD OBJECT, CRASHED AGAINST THE SIDE OF A CURB. AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END AS THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SLIGHT LOSS IN STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE LATER TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10561196, 2014 · crash

“I PURCHASE A NEW 2013 CAMARO FOR SON EARLIER THIS YEAR. THIS CAR HAS FEWER THAN 15K MILES AND EARLIER THIS MONTH MY SON WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN A NEIGHBORHOOD AND ON THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNING BACK TO CENTER, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED THEN HE HEARD A SNAP WHICH RESULTED IN HIM HITTING THE CURB. THE SNAPPING SOUND WAS PROBABLY THE SOUND OF THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM SNAPPING IN HALF AND THE BENDING OF THE TIE ROD. I FILED A CLAIM WITH GM AND THEY DECLINED ALL CLAIMS EVEN WITH THE MANY RECALLS ON GM CARS INCLUDING THE CAMARO HAVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKING ISSUES. I COULD HAVE LOST MY SON AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10661568, 2013 · crash

Fuel System 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SPEED DECREASED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. AFTER THE DECELERATION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 70 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A CRASH WAS AVOIDED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MAIN BOARD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300. UPDATED 10/10/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK BUMPER POPPED OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE AFTER 50 MILES. IT WA…”
NHTSA complaint #10630078, 2014

Seats 1

“DRIVERS SEAT RANDOMLY STOPPED WORKING AND SPRINGS UP AND DOWN. CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO A SAFE DRIVING HEIGHT.”
NHTSA complaint #11361479, 2019

Tires 1

“RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST BLEW-OUT TWO BLOCKS AWAY FROM HOUSE. IT'S MY SONS CAR AND THANK GOD HE DIDN'T MAKE THE HIGHWAY BEFORE IT BLEW! TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH RADIALS TA P245/55R18. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10544538, 2013