Model year guide

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 489 on record.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Chevrolet Camaro at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints187
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$20,633

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro recalls 4

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #19E064000 · 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…

Fix: 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 conta…

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V346000 · 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.

Fix: 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 i…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #13V463000 · 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."

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #23V516000 · 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.

Fix: 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 custome…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,671

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro worth?

Low
$15,400
Typical price
$20,633
High
$25,400

From 481 comparable 2013 Chevrolet Camaro listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,355
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,150
Total$24,505
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($20,633) with the same model 3 model-years older ($16,931), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro trims & engines on record

Trims
LT · SS · LS · ZL1 · 2LT · 2LS · 2SS
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2013 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles on record

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?

Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, exterior lighting.

What is the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro crash-test ratings of rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro worth?

Comparable 2013 Chevrolet Camaro listings run roughly $15,400–$25,400, typically around $20,633 (from 481 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.