2013 Chevrolet Camaro
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 81 of 187 complaints (43%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 113 in 2012 to 187 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,300 | 2,850–4,850 | 2,850–5,550 | 2,850–5,550 | 2,850–5,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | 14–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–19 / 24–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | 12–19 / 18–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–468 | 404–635 | 399–641 | 399–626 | 399–638 | |
| Complaints filed | 194 | 113 | 187 | 188 | 206 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 15 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 12 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
Electrical: 81 of 187 NHTSA complaints (43%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get?
EPA rates it 14–22 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA estimates $2,850–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,850 | 554 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 12 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $5,550 (high) | 641 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 478 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 399 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 17 mpg | 27 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 436 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 480 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 18 mpg | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 427 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 81 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 17 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 23V516000 · Jul 27, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 19E064000 · Sep 20, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 14V346000 · Jun 20, 2014
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 13V463000 · Oct 22, 2013
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
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.