2013 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 2500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
2

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS Fire
Oct 2024

I believe all the dealership did was dust/armor all my air bag compartment door. It still has a 2013 takata air bag installed which was deployed someh...

Engine
Apr 2024

oil cooler line failed . oil gushing out of engine. Both line bad. Having repaired at local shop. If engine malfunctioned in traffic -definitely could...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2023

Rear frame rust/rotted out, primarily shock crossmembers, and spare tire rack.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2023

The transmission control module is not communicating with the ECM and the braking system the stabilitrac and traction control are not working truck go...

Electrical System
Jun 2023

Tcm failed driving 60 down the highway, check engine light came on, stabiliatrack service light came on traction control tuned off all at the same tim...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2023

The transmission control module shut down in the process of me driving. I could not even move my truck out of the highway. Had to have it towed. Gener...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2023

TCM for Allision Transmission,went out .2013 Chevy 2500-65000 miles,Lights in dash came on truck would not pull 1/2 mile later.down the road.Truck is...

Power Train
Feb 2023

Tcm went out while driving with loaded trailer locked trans in low gear

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2023

Driving on the interstate the truck starting. Message center displayed a fuel sys warning. The messages changed warning of speed limitations. The sp...

Power Train
Feb 2023

Transmission control module failure while driving, loss of communication. Sent into limp mode, lost speed and power while towing. Lost stability contr...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 51 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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