2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 135 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I believe all the dealership did was dust/armor all my air bag compartment door.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241013
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING POORLY AND THROWING MANY CODES (EVAP, STABILITRAK, ABS, CAM, IGNITION, INJECTION, AND EVEN THROTTLE ERRORS FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALSO BEEN BUMPING (NOT SLIPPING) IN 2ND GEAR UNDER LOAD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151208
18% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, ONLY THE EXTERNAL ROOF LED CAB LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD ILLUMINATE, BUT THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WOULD NOT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180227
18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.
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ON AUG 2, 2015 ABOUT 25 MILES EAST OF GRAND JUNCTION CO. DRIVING SPEED WAS ABOUT 65 MPH ON INTERSTAE I-70.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151029
12% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.
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ON AUG 2, 2015 ABOUT 25 MILES EAST OF GRAND JUNCTION CO. DRIVING SPEED WAS ABOUT 65 MPH ON INTERSTAE I-70.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151029
10% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V053000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V054000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.