2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
8 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Air bags
6 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.
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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, 2015-08-26
. Want my airbags to work if I need them. Recovered a letter in mail today 10/31/2017
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Also filed under Steering and engine
Steering
2 of 29 total reports mention: steering.
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Recall NHTSA 13VOO1000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-21
Exterior lighting
2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Electrical system
2 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-01-17Power train, steering13V001000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V001000 · Power train, steering
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- 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, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.