10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,682 miles

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problem #51

Oct 092019

Camaro

  • 64,450 miles
Shortly after I start my car and turn on the radio a load popping sound will come through the speakers and the sound from the radio will go off. The radio panel will stay lit, but no sound will come out and the buttons on the radio will not work. It also will not accept a cd. It will stay like this for awhile. The next time I start car it will do the same thing. It used to do this randomly at first with no rhyme or reason for it. It started more than 6 months ago and has gotten worse. It used to play a little while before popping sound and no sound. Now it only stays on seconds, pops and goes off. Sometimes it won't work again for hours or days. At first I heard loud static in my speakers when I used the turn signals, but not anymore. There doesn't seem to be an specific pattern. I do see that many people are having this same or very similar problems with their Camaros. Why hasn't there been a recall. It's obviously a big problem that a lot of Camaro owners are having. It happens when it's stationary and/or in motion.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #50

Mar 232020

Camaro

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19E064000 (electrical system). The contact called jim ellis Chevrolet located in atlanta, ga and was told to bring the vehicle into the dealer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The service air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #49

Feb 092020

Camaro

  • 107,146 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the radio flickered on and off causing the battery to discharge. The contact stated that the electronic stability control warning light illuminated while there was a window error light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,146.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #48

Jan 012020

Camaro

  • miles
When I start my vehicle my radio doesn't turn on right away. The ac control lights flicker on and off. It can vary at times but can be up to 5 minutes on some days. The radio will finally work. But after 20 minutes of driving the radio cuts out and isn't as loud anymore. I'm also beginning to notice my turn signal is cutting out as well. It's slowing down. As if the battery is being drained. I notice when U turn off the car almost every time the radio will turn off completely before I open the door. I came across some other people online who had the same issues. Most who believe that the unit behind the radio display needs to be replaced and reprogrammed. Which in my case seems to be the answer. Which is to much problems happening right now. As far as where it's at now. It could get worse down the road.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

problem #47

Jan 282020

Camaro

  • 100,000 miles
Radio cuts off with loud cracking noise and no longer works. Ac is now affected. Recently car cut off randomly in the middle of turning. Radio has already been replaced once by dealership.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #46

Oct 302019

Camaro

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving, a popping noise was heard coming from the speakers, which caused the electrical system to fail. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Kemah, TX, USA

problem #45

Dec 012018

Camaro

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the windshield was foggy inside the vehicle. When the contact activated the defroster to clear the windshield, the defroster indication light darkened and the turn signal chime became mute. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 46,000.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #44

Oct 162019

Camaro

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the turn signal indicator did not work and the radio stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to victory layne Chevrolet (3980 fowler St, fort myers, fl 33901) and was repaired without a diagnostic test. The repair specifics were unknown; however, the failure recurred on October 16, 2019. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #43

Aug 232019

Camaro

  • 62,800 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the turn signals, radio, and air conditioner failed. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrick Chevrolet (5665 airport pulling rd N, naples, fl 34109) where it was diagnosed that the module that controlled all three components needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this was the second time the module had to be replaced in two years. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5534150034. The approximate failure mileage was 62,800.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #42

Sep 182018

Camaro

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. When the vehicle was started, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. While the clutch pedal was depressed, the instrument panel lost power. The vehicle was taken to folsom Chevrolet (12655 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630, (916) 985-5600) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the key fob was updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Pinegrove, CA, USA

problem #41

Jul 182019

Camaro

  • 47,000 miles
I'm having an issue with my radio. It's acting on, trying to change the mode. For example, listening to xm then wants to change to aux. Trying to turn off the air control on its own. I can hear a static sound in the background at times. T this happens mainly when the vehicle is moving. I've only owned the vehicle for a year and it has just recently started a few months ago.

- Hawkinsville, GA, USA

problem #40

Sep 142016

Camaro

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving at any speed, the radio flickered on and off. As a result, the computer system shut off the hazard lights, air conditioner, and other electrical components without warning. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Chevrolet (281-397-8600, located at 17800 North fwy, houston, tx 77090) where the radio was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who stated that the radio had a short and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the warranty was expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not call the contact back. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #39

Jun 202019

Camaro

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, her knee unintentionally knocked the key out of the run position, turning off the engine. The vehicle crashed into a light pole. The air bags deployed and the contact sustained minor injuries to the face. Medical attention was sought. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow facility. Ron montgomery motors located at 3325 S shiloh rd, garland, tx 75041, (972) 278-5700, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V346000 ( electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Piir-Y.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #38

May 202019

Camaro

  • 53,000 miles
Whether stationary or in motion, the radio pops, the a C blower is intermittent and the direction signals stop making noise. The faceplate screen goes black and all activity stops. Then it comes on and off at inconsistent times.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #37

May 292019

Camaro

  • miles
The factory radio turns off and on with blinking lights on the radio itself along with the A/C unit shutting down and back up. The turn signal also do not make any sound. Sometimes, if I turn-off the car and pull the key out and back in and crack everthing returns as normal. All the research I've done points to the radio. They just replace it with a aftermarket. They do not make my radio any more. Should be a recall on this device.

- Walls, MS, USA

problem #36

Dec 172018

Camaro

  • 90,156 miles
Radio cuts on and off. Radio won't turn on ata all and when radio is off blinker click noise won't sound, door open won't sound, and sound signaling you left keys in ignition won't sound. Sound indicating reverse is engaged also won't sound. This happens when bechile is stationary and moving. It will randomly turn off in city and highway. A/C will also turn off with radio.

- Chaparral, NM, USA

problem #35

Oct 012018

Camaro

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to chime when both front seat belts were not fastened. Also, the turn signal chime and defroster were not operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Plant City, FL, USA

problem #34

Mar 012016

Camaro

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short that caused the turn signals not to function. In addition, there was heat coming from the vents and the vehicle stalled more than once without warning. Luke fruia motors (2645 barnard rd, brownsville, tx 78520, (956) 465-4434) was notified of the failure several times, but was unable to provide a specific diagnosis to provide a permanent remedy. In addition, gillman Chevrolet Buick GMC (1801 industrial way #1C, san benito, tx 78586, (956) 399-2491) was notified of the failure and indicated that a diagnostic appointment needed to be scheduled. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V346000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

- Port Isabel, TX, USA

problem #33

Feb 192019

Camaro

  • 55,000 miles
Trunk is made in a faulty manner and gets jammed. If you look online a lot of people have experienced this issue. The trunk slams on to the folding rear compartment fuse block wiring. This disconnets the fuse block wiring and then the remote trunk button and door truck button is rendered useless and the trunk will not open unless you crawl through the back seat and force yourself into the trunk and pull on the emergency trunk lever. This is not safe to do every single time you need access to the trunk and is a faulty design by Chevrolet if a multitude of Chevy Camaros are experiencing this issue. Before this, the trunk functioned fine and nothing was done differently. This faultiness started on its own.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #32

Feb 252017

Camaro

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. While driving 35 mph, the contact stated that the audio warning system became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent initially. The vehicle was taken to progressive Chevrolet (8000 hills and dales rd nw, massillon, oh 44646, (330) 879-3697) where it was diagnosed that the audio system head unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

- Massillon, OH, USA

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