2013 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
359
Recalls
2
Crashes
15
Severe
25

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V053000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V054000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle e...

Engine
Jan 2026

The truck lost power, starred sputtering and misfiring. I shut the engine down, restarted and was able to drive it home. This same issue occurred a co...

Engine
Aug 2025

pistons replaced at 40000 miles due to technical service bulletin , now Active engine management lifters failed causing complete engine replacement ,...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabi...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

The frame is completely rusted My mechanic said it is paper thin and is in danger of falling GM is not offering to fix this even though it is a TSB...

Structure
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed, the vehicle made an abnormal soun...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Jul 2025

I was sold a vehicle by a dealership with a completely unsafe frame. The frame is very rotted and has multiple holes and as well as a split open porti...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jul 2025

Front end, yes it is available for inspection upon my request. My safety wasn’t very safe the truck felt like the front wheels and back wheels were g...

Engine
Jun 2025

Driving down the road and motor died, like when you run out of gas. Would not restart. Had it towed. Engine had to be rebuilt, cost over 5k. Was told...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discov...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 359 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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