Model year record

2013 Chevrolet Silverado recalls & problems

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has 3 safety recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints64filed by owners

Crashes · fires8 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 30, 2015

Other › Labels

Recall 13V5440001,808 vehicles

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Risk: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.

Fuel system, dieselDec 11, 2013

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 13V6150009,733 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
Risk: If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.

Power trainJan 2, 2013

Automatic transmission

Recall 13V00100054,686 vehicles

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Risk: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

Components: Power train › Automatic transmission; Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD Hybrid

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Silverado C15 XFE 2WD FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD FFV

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD FFV

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD FFV

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD FFV

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD FFV

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsSrs malfunction warning lamp/light	11	3	0	1	33,162 mi
Power train	11	0	0	0	3,500 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members › Underbody shields	9	3	1	0	12,000 mi
Steering	8	1	0	1	13,819 mi
Unknown or other	7	1	0	0	29,325 mi
Engine	7	0	0	0	17,770 mi
Electrical systemIntegrated trailer brake control	6	1	1	0	12,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	2	1	3	6,050 mi
Seat belts	3	2	0	0	18,000 mi
Tires	3	0	0	0	700 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	0	0	0	7,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	1	0	1	17,770 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
See attached document for complaint.
Aug 23, 2024
Air bags
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THE AIRBAG WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY POWER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE WIRING JUNCTION BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURED TWO DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR THOSE TWO DAYS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE.
Jun 8, 2022
Air bags › Srs malfunction warning lamp/light
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.
Mar 11, 2022
Air bags
CRACKED DASH. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 30K MILES AND ALREADY HAS A CRACK
Feb 5, 2016 · 29,325 miles
Structure › Body
DASH HAS CRACKED ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS HAS CAUSED SAFETY CONCERNS SUCH AS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING OR PIECES OF THE DASH COMING OUT AND INJURING SOMEONE IF IT WAS TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT ABOUT 5 MONTHS.
Mar 1, 2016 · 50,000 miles
Engine
I HAVE NOW HAD MY CHEVY 2013 SILVERADO IN FOR OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS AND IT HAS FAILED THEM. WHEN I FIRST BROUGHT IT IN I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE PISTON RINGS. WHEN IT FINALLY FAILED THEY ARE NOW SAYING THE ARE ONLY REPLACING THE HEAD GASKET AND THE ROCKER ARMS. NEITHER ONE OF THESE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY TRUCK BURNING OIL. THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED THAT HAS HAS ISSUES BURNING OIL THE FIRST ONE THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR IT TO BURN OIL. THEY NEED TO DO WHAT THEY ORIGINALLY TOLD ME AND REPLACE THE PISTON RINGS. WHAT HAPPENS IF THIS ENGINE GOES WHILE I AM GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY
Mar 25, 2016 · 86,000 miles
Unknown or other
WAX COATING IS COMING OFF OF FRAME RUST SHOWING.
Mar 22, 2016 · 26,500 miles
Steering
I BOUGHT THIS USED 2013 TRUCK IN LATE NOV 2015. WHEN MAKING (USUALLY) A RIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY FROM A STOP LIKE ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM AN INCLINED ACCESS DRIVEWAY, OCCASIONALLY (MAYBE 3 TIMES PER MONTH) THERE IS A SUDDEN AND TOTAL FAILURE OF POWER ASSIST IN STEERING, MAKING THE TURN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND UNABLE TO KEEP FROM DRIFTING OUT OF THE INTENDED LANE OF TRAVEL. COLLISIONS WERE AVOIDED SEVERAL TIMES BY (THANKFULLY) ONCOMING TRAFFIC VEERING OUT OF THE WAY. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL PARTICULARLY AT THIS UNEXPECTED TIME WHILE ACCELERATING TO NEGOTIATE A TRAFFIC ENTRY IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS ONE-TON TRUCK IS NOT LIKE A SUBCOMPACT THAT IS EASY TO TURN 90…
Jan 8, 2016 · 78,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.