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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years78% below the Avalanche 1500 median · #8 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints291 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage46kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has problems

29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure80
Air bags61
Electrical system20
Steering20
Exterior lighting20
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Engine10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 13V-001 · Jan 2, 2013 · 54,686 vehicles

Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Avalanche 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Avalanche 1500 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Avalanche 1500 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ADHESIVE SECURING THE 4 PIECES OF DOOR TRIM IS BREAKING DOWN AND THE TRIM PIECES WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OFF ON THEIR OWN, A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS DEPENDING ON WHEN AND WHERE IT HAPPENS. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A NO MAINTENANCE ITEM. REPORTED TO CHEVROLET, CASE # 8-[PHONE], AND THEY…
Complaint 11101732 · Jun 13, 2018 · 11,000 miles
CRACKED DASHBOARD. ABOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ON RIGHT SIDE BY AIRBAG. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN HARD OR IN 4X4 MODE. ONLY ABOUT 7500 MILES A YEAR. TREATED VERY WELL.
Complaint 11022572 · Sep 11, 2017 · 26,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED LEADING UP TO THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THROUGH EMAIL PHOTOS AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DASH PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
Complaint 10909335 · Sep 23, 2016 · 46,000 miles

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