2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,250 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.
“Third brake light not sealed allowing the light to get in moisture and result in failure of light to function as required by law. Manufacturing defect allows this light to fail at any time which could result in vehicle being hit from behind.”
NHTSA complaint #11064162, filed 2018-01, 60,250 miles“Top rear break LED light . Let's water and moister in side . Dealership has replaced 2 all ready and 3rd one is letting water in the light housing all ready”
NHTSA complaint #11010275, filed 2017-07Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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