2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 365 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (112), Air Bags (94), Structure (84).
Key takeaways
- 365 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 112 | 31% |
| Air Bags | 94 | 26% |
| Structure | 84 | 23% |
| Engine | 40 | 11% |
| Power Train | 24 | 7% |
| Suspension | 21 | 6% |
| Steering | 18 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-07-23
The vehicle's structural frame rails have suffered a catastrophic failure. The driver-side frame rail has a physical separation gap measuring between 1/2-inch and 1 inch wide. The passenger-side frame rail is actively delaminating and separating from the inside out. The vehicle and the failed component are completely i...
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-29
Was involved in an MVA at @ 40 MPH no air bags were deployed
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-23
I am submitting this complaint regarding an unrepaired Takata airbag recall associated with my vehicle VIN and concerns related to dealership representations and compliance charges at the time of sale. My vehicle currently shows an active unrepaired Takata airbag recall under NHTSA Recall Number 21V053 with recall sta...
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More for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.