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
- 51
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 51 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
20% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I believe all the dealership did was dust/armor all my air bag compartment door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-13
Also filed under Air bags and seats
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, 2015-12-08
Service brakes
18% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-02-27
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and traction control system
Fuel/propulsion system
18% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2015-10-29
Also filed under Engine
Structure
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Engine
12% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 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.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 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.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.