2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Like thousands of other people (and a previous Chevrolet of mine), my dash board has spontaneously cracked over night in cold weather near the passenger airbag. My vehicle is only 3 years old and this should be replaced under warranty and/or a safety recall. Due to it being outside its 36k warranty, GM will not repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10955221, filed 2017-02, 54,500 miles“I believe all the dealership did was dust/armor all my air bag compartment door. It still has a 2013 takata air bag installed which was deployed somehow causing a can of axe body spray to explode which caused the dash, seat, and wiring including the compartment to burn/melt totaling my truck. I could have been killed if I was sitting their.”
NHTSA complaint #11619520, filed 2024-10Related recalls
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2010, 2013, Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 17% |
| 2011 | 40 | 38% |
| 2010 | 6 | 29% |
| 2009 | 24 | 39% |
| 2008 | 106 | 56% |
| 2007 | 87 | 43% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology