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The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on file, 187 owner complaints, and gets about 14 mpg combined. Here's the full free record from NHTSA and the EPA.

FREE PUBLIC RECORD · U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

  • Engine 8-cyl 6.2L
  • Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Fuel Premium
  • Body Compact Cars

Should you worry?

Be careful

Serious flags in the public record. Read below, and verify recall work was done.

Caution

Are there open safety recalls?

4 open

Ask the seller for proof each was fixed. Repairs are free — and there’s also an open investigation.

Serious

What do owners report?

1 death reported

Out of 187 owner reports. Read the Owners section before you buy.

Good

How did it score in crash tests?

5 out of 5 stars

5 is best. This model scored well in government crash tests.

Open recalls · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2013.

  • 20113recalls
  • 20125recalls
  • 2013 · this car4recalls
  • 20144recalls

Based on free U.S. government safety data · checked July 29, 2026.

SAFETY

Will it protect people in a crash?

These are government crash-test scores. 5 stars is best. They rate this year and model, not your exact car.

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal
5 / 5 stars
Side
5 / 5 stars
Side pole
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
5 / 5 stars

Factory safety & driver-assist equipment

Stability control
Standard
Government crash-test photo
Photo from a government crash test of this model

Tested as: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD · 2 versions tested

Open safety recalls

4 open

A recall means the manufacturer must fix a safety problem for free at a dealer. Ask the seller for proof the work was done.

  1. Electrical System

    19/09/2019

    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.

    How they fix it: 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.

  2. Electrical System

    20/06/2014

    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.

    How they fix it: 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.

  3. Equipment

    26/09/2013

    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."

    How they fix it: 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.

  4. Air Bags

    27/07/2023

    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.

    How they fix it: 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.

The government also has an open investigation on this model. Look it up on nhtsa.gov before you buy.

From NHTSA (U.S. safety agency) · checked July 29, 2026.

OWNERS

What problems do owners report?

People file these with the government when something goes wrong. They show patterns, not a diagnosis of any one car for sale.

Owner reports · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2013.

  • 2011194reports
  • 2012113reports
  • 2013 · this car187reports
  • 2014187reports

187 owner reports on file

20 crash mentions 10 injury mentions 1 death mentions

Parts mentioned most often. Longer bar = more reports. Counts are out of 187 total reports.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 74 of 187

    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)

  • STEERING 23 of 187

    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 contact used an excessive

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18 of 187

    Hydraulic lifts trunk hood. No warnings. Trunk lid fell on neck and back

  • POWER TRAIN 15 of 187

    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 RUN

  • AIR BAGS 12 of 187

    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

  • ENGINE 7 of 187

    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 illu

Bars are sized relative to the most-mentioned part on this list, not to 100% of all cars.

From NHTSA owner complaints · checked July 29, 2026. Anyone can file a report; they are not verified repairs.

FUEL COST

What does it cost to drive?

EPA estimates for this year and model. Your real cost depends on gas prices, how you drive, and how far you go.

Combined MPG · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2013.

  • 201122mpg
  • 201222mpg
  • 2013 · this car14mpg
  • 201418mpg

$5,300

estimated fuel cost per year if you drive about 15,000 miles

Miles per gallon. Higher is cheaper to drive.

City driving 12 mpg
Highway driving 18 mpg
Combined (typical mix) 14 mpg

Over 5 years, compared to an average new car

This model is estimated to cost about $15,750 more on fuel.

Spends more Saves more
Passenger space
93 cubic feet
Cargo space
11 cubic feet

From EPA fueleconomy.gov · checked July 29, 2026.

HOW IT WAS BUILT

Factory details

What’s on the build record for this VIN or model.

Engine

8-cyl 6.2L

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Fuel

Premium

See all factory details (7)
Engine
8-cyl 6.2L
Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.2 L
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (S6)
Body
Compact Cars
Fuel
Premium

From EPA and NHTSA vehicle records · checked July 29, 2026.

What this free check does not include

We only show free U.S. government data: safety recalls, owner reports, crash tests, and fuel economy. We do not show prior accidents, flood or salvage titles, odometer rollback, insurance history, or a “should you buy” verdict on a specific listing. For that kind of check on one car for sale, use the VINly app.

BEFORE YOU BUY

What to check on this car

Confirm the recalls were fixed

This model has 4 open NHTSA recalls (including the electrical system). Recall repairs are free at the dealer, so ask the seller for proof the remedy was performed, or verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.

Have a mechanic check the electrical system

Owners report problems with the electrical system more than anything else on this model. Call it out specifically during a pre-purchase inspection.

Watch for a pending investigation

NHTSA has an open investigation covering this model. A recall can follow an investigation, so check nhtsa.gov for the latest before you commit.

  • Test-drive the basics

    Cold start, full-lock steering both ways, firm brakes with no pulsing, smooth shifts, and every electronic feature. Warning lights should come on at key-on, then go out.

  • Check the title and the VIN

    Confirm the title status in hand matches the listing, and that the VIN matches across the dash, door jamb, and title. VINly does not show ownership or accident history, for that, run a paid report like Carfax.

  • Ask the seller the right questions

    Why they are selling, any service records, accident or panel-repaint history, how many owners, and whether any open recalls were completed.

See the full used-car inspection checklist. None of this replaces a hands-on inspection by a mechanic.

FOR SALE NEAR YOU

2013 Chevrolet Camaro listings

    Quick answers

    What is recalled on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro? +

    NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, including the electrical system. See the full list above, and confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov.

    What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get? +

    The EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro at 14 mpg combined (12 city / 18 highway), about $5,300 a year in fuel.

    How safe is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro? +

    NHTSA's NCAP program gives the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for rollover resistance.

    What do owners complain about on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro? +

    Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, including 20 involving a crash. The most-reported area is electrical system.

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