2013 Chevrolet Camaro steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 23 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became very hard to turn. The power brakes became inoperable and the vehicle veered to the right. As a result, the driver crashed into a ditch. The driver sustained a minor injury. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 37 MPH and approaching a curve in the road, the “Service Power Steering” warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact used an excessive amount of force to steer the vehicle and drove to a nearby parking lot. After the vehicle was parked for approximately 6 hours, the contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints