MYRModel Year Report

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

▲ Better than typical
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 361 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2013 2014: 1433 complaints 2014 2015: 1101 complaints 2016: 791 complaints 2017: 711 complaints 2018: 514 complaints 2019: 1058 complaints 2019 2020: 709 complaints 2021: 792 complaints 2022: 602 complaints 2023: 365 complaints 2024: 288 complaints 2024 2025: 87 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2013: 301 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010361
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141433
20151101
2016791
2017711
2018514
20191058
2020709
2021792
2022602
2023365
2024288
202587
202674

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 83 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Was involved in an MVA at @ 40 MPH no air bags were deployed

NHTSA ODI report, 20260529

TRUCK WAS HIT ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRAME WAS BENT AND THE LEFT SIDE WAS ALSO DAMAGED. AIRBAGS WERE RELEASED. FRONT TIRES WERE DAMAGED. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 9, 2020.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200802

Also filed under STRUCTURE

ROLLED TRUCK, ONLY AIRBAG THAT WENT OFF WAS PASSENGER DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200726

STRUCTURE 25%

25% of complaints: structure — 75 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

Also filed under SUSPENSION

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 33 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

Campaign 21V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (83 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (75 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V053000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V054000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.