2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet avalanche. While driving 60 MPH on the highway, the suspension warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost electrical power, which included the air compressors, power locks, power windows, and power seats. The dealer diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10720984, filed 2015-05, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11008986Oct 18, 2024This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 19% |
| 2007 | 11 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 47 | 36% |
| 2004 | 53 | 37% |
| 2003 | 84 | 46% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology