2013 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,483miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 8% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,483 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10592329, filed 2014-05, 5,000 miles“I have been experiencing stalling and vehicle shut off on my 2013 chevy Camaro I have taken it to the dealer 3 times now and they are unable to find the problem. It seems to happen during extreme heat temperatures during the summer months particularly. I have noticed that nissan is having similar problems with their nissan versa's and nissan sentras as it was aired on channel 13 action news. I have reached out to GM twice about this problem with no help although they are aware that many people are having the same problem with their vehicles. I need to start a class action suit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010371, filed 2017-07, 2,000 miles“I was accelerating from a stop light when I got to roughly 2000 rpms ( roughly 17 MPH) pushed the clutch fully in and attempted to go into 2nd gear. However, the shifter physically would not allow this shifter to go into 2nd gear with up to, I would say 20lbs of force. As a result of trying to get the car to go into 2nd gear the driver behind me had to swerve out of his lane to avoid from re-ending me. I quickly had to move the gear shifter to 3rd gear to get my speed back. This has happened a total of over 3 times now! …”
NHTSA complaint #10485806, filed 2012-11, 355 miles“Starting day 1 after purchasing the vehicle in february 2013, the vehicles back up cam began to freeze when the vehicle is in reverse until I put the car back in park and turn the vehicle off and open the door to completely shut the vehicle down. A few months later on top of the radio and back up camera issues the vehicle has started to create a chain dragging sound when accelerating, it then begins to pulsate while my foot is on the acceleration peddle and the sound continues, the vehicles radio then freezes and resets itself starting in october of 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554591, filed 2013-12, 157 miles“While driving the vehicle cut off and will not restart. Car towed to Chevrolet dealership nearest my home, jack winegardner- ft., washington, md. Engine would not turn up. Removed cylinder #2 spark plug, spark plug damaged, 3 broken valves, 1 bent valve. Replaced left cylinder #2 piston and connecting rod, replace left cylinder heat and other works.”
NHTSA complaint #10681724, filed 2015-02, 15,051 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 15 | 19% |
| 2017 | 25 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 | 21 | 11% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 26 | 23% |
| 2011 | 28 | 14% |
| 2010 | 74 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
81 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology