2013 Chevrolet Camaro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 12%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 12% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,900 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2013 Chevrolet zl1 Camaro with 76500 miles. In the process of making a right turn, the electric power steering assist failed, causing loss of steering control. The vehicle was towed to my local dealership. Chevrolet said this was not a warranty item and the repair would be an out of pocket expense. Chevrolet wanted $2,791.00 to repair this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11052649, filed 2017-12, 76,500 miles“While driving down a local roadway making a left turn the tilt steering wheel locking lever fell out of position and hit my leg while I was attempting to shift gears. The surprise of an unexpected object striking my leg resulted in missing the shift and grazing a curb which resulted in damage to my right front tire and wheel. Upon stopping, the lever was unable to be pushed back into place and was easily removed from the steering column without the usage of tools. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883488, filed 2016-07, 41,235 miles“My steering column came completely out and pinned me back to the seat and almost went through the roof of the car. I was stopped at a red light then all of a sudden I was hit at an estimated speed of 60-65 MPH. The guy never hit his brakes but hit me and pushed me through the light. Pictures are posted. The scratch mark is of the roof, where steering column almost went through it. Gm did send an engineer down to my house to investigate, he was there 5 hrs and when he left he was still shocked that a rear end and it did this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11229684, filed 2019-07, 45,987 miles“My zl1 Camaro has had a electronic steering (eps) failure while I was driving on the road. Apparently, failure of eps is common with the Camaro and GM/Chevrolet has a TSB issued to help deal with this issue. Tsb document is pic5643e. I have attached it here. This can has 40,070 miles on it and is in immaculate condition. The Chevrolet dealer just diagnosed this issue, and tried to charge me $2600 for replacing this part. This is a safety item, and it is not possible to drive this car without this steering working. This is also a $60,000 car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337714, filed 2020-07, 40,070 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10240266Jul 14, 2023SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and…
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 9% |
| 2018 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017 | 58 | 31% |
| 2016 | 22 | 16% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 32 | 17% |
| 2013 | 23 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 5 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1979 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
81 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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