2013 Chevrolet Express Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Chevrolet Express, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,100 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Vehicle would turn over but not start. Code for crankshaft postion sensor. Replaced. Started. 3 days later vehicle would not start. Code for camshaft postion sensor. On order. Vehicle was stationary both times.please note this vehicle is in pristine condition and only has 9000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11102768, filed 2018-06, 9,000 miles“This vehicle will not turn off when the ignition key is removed. This poses a great risk to any passengers in the vehicle as it can be moved without the key in the ignition. The vehicle remains fully powered with the key removed.”
NHTSA complaint #11025414, filed 2017-09, 238,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that there was a warning light that randomly flashed, indicating a loss of engine power. In addition, the vehicle randomly stalled more than once. The failure was reported to a dealer, but they did not have the tools to provide diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10889389, filed 2016-07, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V010000Jan 14, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2013, GMC Savana 2013
Related 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…
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 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.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2019 | 1 | 13% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 21% |
| 2013 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 17% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Express
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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