repaired · 2017 Q1
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2013 Chevrolet SilveradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-615 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Power train
11Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
9Structure3 crash/fire/injury
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
6Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Fuel/propulsion system
159 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.
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 Silverado 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 Silverado median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Silverado owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT. IT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE VIBRATION WAS STILL PRESENT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, NOTHING MORE COULD BE DONE. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AFTER SHIFTING INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, THE RPM'S RACE WHILE SHIFTING. VEHICLE ACTS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING FROM 1-2. EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE I THOUGHT THIS WAS ONLY SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME SHIFTING AFTER PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE HOWEVER, AS THE TRUCK GETS MORE MILES ON IT,…
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