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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:42.254Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2013: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

6 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

AIR BAGS

6 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND I T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IT SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150826

. WANT MY AIRBAGS TO WORK IF I NEED THEM. RECOVERED A LETTER IN MAIL TODAY 10/31/2017

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

STRUCTURE

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

STEERING

2 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

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. WANT MY AIRBAGS TO WORK IF I NEED THEM. RECOVERED A LETTER IN MAIL TODAY 10/31/2017

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

RECALL NHTSA 13VOO1000. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140821

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130117 — power train, steering

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 Savan

Remedy: 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-

Campaign 13V001000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V001000 (power train, steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2006 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ● 2002 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.