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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
2,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 3% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,300 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2013 Camaro had 89k miles, garage kept in excellent condition. My vehicle had never given me any issues and has impeccable maintenance records. I was pulling out of a parking spot when my engine started riving and jerking and I accelerated while in reverse and hit a concrete post behind me. I applied the brake and placed the car in drive. My car took off with a high speed of acceleration with my brakes still applied, and accelerated out of control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11475530, filed 2022-07

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while attempting to merge onto the highway, the vehicle independently decelerated to 10 MPH without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician performed a diagnostic. The diagnostic test returned inconclusive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10555933, filed 2013-12, 1,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and making a right turn the accelerator pedal erroneously extended down causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a utility pole. During the crash, the contact sustained a fractured right ankle and concussion and was transported to the local hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The contact stated that during the incident the accelerator pedal automatically depressed but the cruise control was not activated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11525042, filed 2023-06, 77,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 55 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The speed decreased and failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. After the deceleration, the vehicle accelerated up to 70 MPH. The contact mentioned that a crash was avoided due to the failure. The dealer stated that the main board failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,300. Updated 10/10/14 the consumer stated the back bumper popped out on the driver's side twice after 50 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10630078, filed 2014-09, 2,300 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202115%
2020413%
201912%
201811%
201742%
201654%
201552%
201453%
201363%
201233%
201142%
2010114%
200211%
200124%
200057%
199922%
199874%
199711%
199654%
199594%
199486%
199326%
199256%
199167%
198914%
198714%
198626%

Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

Electrical system
81 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Fuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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