2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 52%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, 52% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm not exactly sure when it started, but it was fine this summer (I estimated 11/10/18 below). The dashboard has cracked in two spots - drivers side near instrument panel hump, and passenger side near airbag. The cracks are continuing to get larger and the dashboard has stated to vibrate and rattle. I am concerned about a safety hazard in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11170635, filed 2019-01, 69,000 miles“I noticed about 6 years ago my dash starting to crack on my 2013 Avalanche it has now cracked completely across and come towards the steering wheel which to me is a safety hazard I did notice that there had been a class action lawsuit but it was denied but I still think it is a safety hazard when I'm driving I hit a bump it cracks more eventually it's going to crack and fall into my lap”
NHTSA complaint #11385627, filed 2020-12, 30,000 miles“The dash is cracked at multiple places including up to the airbag. I was told by the people who repairs windshield that this is a know problem for Avalanche, silverado suburban. This is clearly a manufacturer defect and should be a recall they are quoting me a $1497 repair fee to replace the dash at the dealer. I contacted Chevrolet for assistance. They offered a $130 good will....”
NHTSA complaint #11268318, filed 2019-10, 88,000 miles“Cracks started appearing on the corners of the airbag in the dash or over the instrument panel. I have contacted the dealer and GM directly with no luck just an estimate to fix. This issue is a defect in design and remains safety issue for all owner of these vehicles. If I would be in an accident, the broken dash pieces could impact the occupants and cause additional injurys.”
NHTSA complaint #11124594, filed 2018-09, 50,000 miles“Dashboard cracked on right side radiated from the right airbag panel... I got in the truck and all was well.. Got home and saw the crack.. I felt it was a safety issue and went to my dealer and had it fixed.. Cost $900+/-.. Seeing how many reports of the same issue it seems GM should pick up all of the costs...”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43 | 52% |
| 2012 | 17 | 47% |
| 2011 | 44 | 35% |
| 2010 | 52 | 47% |
| 2009 | 28 | 37% |
| 2008 | 54 | 21% |
| 2007 | 65 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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