Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V516000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19E064000 Knee Contact Can Turn Ignition Switch Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V346000 Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V463000 Air Bag Warning Label May Detach from Sun Visor NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 81 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
Of the 187 complaints on file, 20 report a crash; across all 187 complaints, owners report 10 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro shows mixed reliability based on recall and complaint data. With 187 complaints and 4 recalls, issues range from electrical system faults to airbag-related concerns. The number of problems is moderate, neither indicating significant reliability issues nor suggesting exceptional dependability. Given the limited data, the car's performance is likely average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| steering | Unknown | $250–$800 | occasional |
| power train | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | rare |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacements
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system failures
- Steering responsiveness issues
- Unusual power train noises
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.