2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 6 of its 29 complaints were filed by the end of 2015.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (11 complaints, median 54,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,688miles, 26 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 11 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and air bags (6). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,688 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 393 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown11 38%
- Body and structure8 28%
- Air bags6 21%
- Electrical system2 6.9%
- Exterior lighting2 6.9%
- Steering2 6.9%
- Brakes1 3.5%
- Engine1 3.5%
- Fuel system1 3.5%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The dashboard has cracked in two different places near the airbags. I see online this is very common and Chevrolet doesn't seem to be very receptive to fixing this safety concern. I believe the cracks just happened overnight since I noticed them first thing in the morning on my way to work.”
NHTSA complaint #10862107, filed 2016-04, 54,000 milesBody and structure: “My 2013 Chevrolet avalanche has developed a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side where the dash surrounds the airbag cover. This also happened to my previous 2008 Chevrolet avalanche in the same exact area (but in two places instead of just one). This appears to be an issue with many of the 2007-2013 GM vehicles that have a similar dashboard as evident by the hundreds of forum posts regarding this defect. A google search for GM cracked dash will confirm this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663424, filed 2014-12, 48,123 milesAir bags: “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 complaint #10759363, filed 2015-08, 68,000 milesElectrical system: “The service trailer brake system warning is illuminated in my driver's information center. A recall was issued by GM - 14515 - but they claim my vehicle is not part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10916478, filed 2016-10, 52,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 68,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V001000Jan 2, 2013Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2013, GMC Sierra 2013, Chevrolet Suburban 2013 +9 more
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 Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles…
Recall details for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 393 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027698Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from…
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | 49,688 | 1 | — | 17 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 16 | 62,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 2011 | 28 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 17 | 56 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 6 | 112,500 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 20 | 72,500 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 37 | 50,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 40 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 113 | 73,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 39 | 84,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 129 | 62,450 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 144 | 79,500 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 182 | 89,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 154 | 97,500 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 11 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.
Has the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (Avalanche 1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reported?
Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,688 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 68,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.