NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
16 reportsClear category filter90,000 miles · Sep 26, 2024
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the gear shifter had seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The ve…
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the gear shifter had seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V702000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #11616593
10,000 miles · Apr 25, 2021
Power Train
INTERMITANTLY THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR THEN INTO SECOND, AND I AM TALKING REALLY FORCING SHIFTER INTO GEAR.... AT TIMES THE SHIFTER WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR... THEN OTHER TIMES IT RUNS JUST PERFECTLY... IT IS HAPPENING MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY AND IS DANGEROUS. BELOW IT IS AS…
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INTERMITANTLY THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR THEN INTO SECOND, AND I AM TALKING REALLY FORCING SHIFTER INTO GEAR.... AT TIMES THE SHIFTER WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR... THEN OTHER TIMES IT RUNS JUST PERFECTLY... IT IS HAPPENING MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY AND IS DANGEROUS. BELOW IT IS ASKING WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN - THIS A FREQUENTLY OCCURING PROBLEM, AND I SEE ONLINE MAY OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH DEALERS OFFERING NO HELP. OR PAYING FOR A REPAIR AND PROBLEM PERSISTS.
NHTSA ODI #11413874
32,000 miles · May 31, 2020
Power Train
MY CAR IS FROM 2013, IT HAS BARELY 68 THOUSAND MILES, IT DOES NOT HAVE MUCH MILEAGE WHICH I ONLY USE TO TRANSPORT MYSELF TO WORK AND HOME, I HAVE BEEN AND ASKING IN THE TRAILER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT I HAVE, I EVEN TOOK IT TO THE TRAILER BEFORE THE FACTORY WARRANTY WILL BE TERMINATED AND THEY NEVER WANTED TO HELP ME, THE CAR I…
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MY CAR IS FROM 2013, IT HAS BARELY 68 THOUSAND MILES, IT DOES NOT HAVE MUCH MILEAGE WHICH I ONLY USE TO TRANSPORT MYSELF TO WORK AND HOME, I HAVE BEEN AND ASKING IN THE TRAILER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT I HAVE, I EVEN TOOK IT TO THE TRAILER BEFORE THE FACTORY WARRANTY WILL BE TERMINATED AND THEY NEVER WANTED TO HELP ME, THE CAR IS MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND HAS PROBLEMS MAKING THE CHANGE FROM FIRST SPEED TO SECOND SPEED, THE SECOND DOES NOT ENTER, IT IS ONLY THE PROBLEM WHEN CHANGING TO THE SECOND SPEED IN THE REST I HAVE NO PROBLEM SO IF I NEED TO CHECK THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE FOR THE MILES THAT THE CAR HAS, IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR ME TO HAVE THAT PROBLEM AND TO BE A NOT VERY CHEAP CAR I THINK THAT IS VERY BAD THAT
NHTSA ODI #11326699
34,000 miles · May 30, 2018
Electrical SystemPower Train
2013 CHEVY CAMARO LS 3.6L V6 SIDI MY PROBLEM STARTED IN FEBRUARY 2018 THESE ARE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES BELOW: 1.MY GEAR SHIFT WILL COME OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHILE I AM SHIFTING DURING TAKEOFF ON MY DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE SINCE LAST JULY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AT AROUND 28,000 MILES. 2.COME FEBRUARY 2ND THIS YEA…
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2013 CHEVY CAMARO LS 3.6L V6 SIDI MY PROBLEM STARTED IN FEBRUARY 2018 THESE ARE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES BELOW: 1.MY GEAR SHIFT WILL COME OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHILE I AM SHIFTING DURING TAKEOFF ON MY DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE SINCE LAST JULY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AT AROUND 28,000 MILES. 2.COME FEBRUARY 2ND THIS YEAR MY RADIO STARTED CONTINUOUSLY POWERS OFF AND ON AND PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. NOW AT THIS POINT THIS IS CAUSING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY A/C, BLINKERS, SEAT BELT ALARM AND LIGHTS. 3.NOW THE RADIO CONSTANTLY POWERING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN I AM FINISHED DRIVING AND THE CAR IS PARKED AND LOCKED UP WITH THE FACTORY ALARM ACTIVATED THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF. (TODAY IS MAY 30, 2018). 4.NOW I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY MAINTAINING ENOUGH CRANKING AMPS TO START MY CAR AFTER SITTING FOR TWO DAYS. 5.LASTLY THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH ALL THE ISSUES THAT ARE LINKED TO THIS ONGOING ISSUE FOR MULTIPLE OWNERS. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW BUT AS IT KEEPS PROGRESSING IT IS BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. 6.FINAL NOTE IF YOU HAVE AN EPILEPTIC DRIVER AND THEY MIGHT HAVE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT ON A DARK HIGHWAY LET'S HOPE THAT THE BRIGHT FLASHING DISPLAY FROM THE RADIO CONSTANTLY TURNING OFF AND ON DOES NOT CAUSE THEM TO HAVE A SEIZURE. I KNOW THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO DRIVE WHEN MY DISPLAY IS CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND I AM UNABLE TO MAKE IT STOP SO MY EYES ARE HAVING TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST TO INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU ARE AT A DISCO.
NHTSA ODI #11098897
2,000 miles · Jul 24, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
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…
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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. CAN YOU HELP ME?
NHTSA ODI #11010371
Mileage unknown · Dec 3, 2015
Power Train
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL BULLETIN ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CORRECT A CLUTCH PROBLEM THAT HAD NOT EXISTED THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS. THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT RECOVERING DURING GEAR SHIFTS. INSTEAD, THE PEDAL REMAINED VIRTUALLY S…
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2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL BULLETIN ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CORRECT A CLUTCH PROBLEM THAT HAD NOT EXISTED THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS. THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT RECOVERING DURING GEAR SHIFTS. INSTEAD, THE PEDAL REMAINED VIRTUALLY STATIONARY HALFWAY THROUGH WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL RECOVERY. THIS PROHIBITED THE CONSUMER FROM SHIFTING GEARS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10807064
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT'S KNEE STRUCK THE SHIFT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR WHEN THE CONTACT'S KNEE ENCOUNTERED THE SHIFT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MOR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO. THE CONTACT'S KNEE STRUCK THE SHIFT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR WHEN THE CONTACT'S KNEE ENCOUNTERED THE SHIFT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN TWICE WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10701683
23,000 miles · Feb 11, 2015
Power Train
ON FEB,03.2015 MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AND WAS REAR ENDED AS A RESULT. SINCE THE END OF LAST YEAR I HAVE TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (JIM ELLIS CHEV) COMPLAINING ABOUT SMELLING THE CLUTCH BURNING. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD ONLY REPLY SAYING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS JUST BREAKING IN. NOW THAT THE TRAN…
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ON FEB,03.2015 MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AND WAS REAR ENDED AS A RESULT. SINCE THE END OF LAST YEAR I HAVE TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (JIM ELLIS CHEV) COMPLAINING ABOUT SMELLING THE CLUTCH BURNING. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD ONLY REPLY SAYING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS JUST BREAKING IN. NOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THAT I RODE THE CLUTCH AND WANTS ME TO PAY $1700.00. THE CAMARO ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE WENT OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10682852
38,000 miles · Feb 7, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
DRIVING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION LIGHT AND THE CAR ON A WET ROAD LIGHT CAME ON INFORMATION SAID REDUCE SPEED! *JS
NHTSA ODI #10681873
8,613 miles · Sep 14, 2014
Power Train
CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. CAR IS 6 SPEED MANUAL V-6 MODEL. REPEATEDLY TRIED SHIFTING INTO 1ST GEAR AT STOPLIGHT. TURNED CAR OFF AND STARTED AGAIN. TRIED SHIFTING INTO 3RD AND REVERSE, STILL WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY CONCERN AS CARS STARTED COMING UP TO REAR OF CAR SINCE LIGHT TURNED GREEN WHILE TRYI…
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CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. CAR IS 6 SPEED MANUAL V-6 MODEL. REPEATEDLY TRIED SHIFTING INTO 1ST GEAR AT STOPLIGHT. TURNED CAR OFF AND STARTED AGAIN. TRIED SHIFTING INTO 3RD AND REVERSE, STILL WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY CONCERN AS CARS STARTED COMING UP TO REAR OF CAR SINCE LIGHT TURNED GREEN WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO 1ST. HAD TO START TAKE-OFF IN 2ND GEAR, STALLING CAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED MANY MORE TIMES. AFTER EVERY INCIDENT AND REPORTING OF PROBLEM TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT WAS NORMAL OPERATION FOR THE CAR. THEY INSPECTED CAR 4 TIMES AND THEY ALWAYS STATE "NORMAL OPERATION". CAR ALSO INTERMITTENTLY GRINDS GEARS BETWEEN 1ST AND SECOND GEAR. CAR IS NOW AT DEALER AWAITING INSPECTION BY FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. CAR IS A DANGER TO MYSELF, MY FAMILY AND THE DRIVING AND PASSENGER PUBLIC. GM IS WELL AWARE OF THIS DESIGN FLAW AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF ONLINE POSTS DESCRIBING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT MY CAR HAS. PLEASE HELP! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10633029
Official recalls
3Jul 27, 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Jun 20, 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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 is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Sep 26, 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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗