2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“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 miles“I own a 2013 chevy avalanche. I have replaced all 4 chrome door handles due to them pulling away from the door where they attach at the rear portion.. This is a known and well documented problem with the body style. Today I had to pay to replace the drivers door handle for the 2nd time since I have owned the vehicle. I have now replaced 3 under warranty and had to pay for the other two. I am sure that this will continue to happen over the life of the vehicle and I don't feel I should have to pay every time an obvious manufacturers defect occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10837863, filed 2016-02, 80,000 miles“The dashboard at the airbag is cracked. This was noticed upon entering the car july 27, 2016. This was not there prior as the dash noticeably rattles at the sight of the crack. The service manager at Chevrolet stated this is a known issue with the sun causing the plastic dashboard to disintegrate.”
NHTSA complaint #10896107, filed 2016-08, 46,000 miles“Cracked dashboard. Above instrument cluster and on right side by airbag. Vehicle is not driven hard or in 4x4 mode. Only about 7500 miles a year. Treated very well.”
NHTSA complaint #11022572, filed 2017-09, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500. The contact stated the dashboard was fractured on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was unavailable. ...updated 09/14/16 updated 09/21/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10882955, filed 2016-07, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10249745Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | 28% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 18 | 16% |
| 2006 | 5 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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