2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,576miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, 4% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,576 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.
“3rd brake light holding water (condensation) inside. Replaced under warranty 5 times. Vehicle not garaged (sits outdoors all the time) still leaks, not under warranty any longer. First repair 18 sept 2014, second repair 25 nov 2014, third replacement may 15, 2015, fourth replacement july 15 2015, fifth dec 3 2015”
NHTSA complaint #11297885, filed 2020-01, 8,000 miles“Trying to get inspection was told sealed third brake light has water in light causing failure of light to function as required by law. How does a sealed LED light get water in it. Cost will exceed well over $700.00. For a part that will fail again after seeing other complaints. This could result in a serious accident with brake light failure! I have va state police rejection sticker about 3rd light failure”
NHTSA complaint #11098083, filed 2018-05, 91,152 milesRelated 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
43 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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