The Lemon Index2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is better than average by owner complaints: 65 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 14 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Camaro year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 187 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Camaro year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 63K miles on the car (145 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 33K–71K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 10K–46K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2023
The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
- electrical 2019
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.
- electrical 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.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2013
Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 2042 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When making low speed turns there may be a chatter noise from the rear of the vehicle
- The transmission is slipping or has no forward/reverse movement
- Lacrosse, regal, srx, xts, camaro, malibu, terrain, equinox: information issues with…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
While driving down I 75 in ocala florida car stalled in middle of highway . I pulled over to shoulder and had to restart car. I took it in to a dealer and they said they could not find any thing wrong. They said take the car.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro owner · NHTSA complaint 10592329
More owner reports
Driving and check engine light, traction light and the car on a wet road light came on information said reduce speed!
NHTSA complaint 10681873
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Camaro year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (28%), transmission & drivetrain (17%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get?
14 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Camaro problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 63,000 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 145 complaints.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Camaro year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works