2013 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,770 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.
“I have now had my chevy 2013 Silverado in for oil consumption tests for the last 3 months and it has failed them. When I first brought it in I was told that they would replace the piston rings. When it finally failed they are now saying the are only replacing the head gasket and the rocker arms. Neither one of these have anything to do with my truck burning oil. This is the second vehicle I have owned that has has issues burning oil the first one they told me that it was normal for it to burn oil. They need to do what they originally told me and replace the piston rings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852817, filed 2016-03, 86,000 miles“Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated at a gradual increase form 25 to 40 MPH on its own accord. Vehicle did decelerate once brakes were applied. Manufacture notified through the visit to the dealer ,and.”
NHTSA complaint #10620782, filed 2014-08, 17,770 miles“On acceleration from a stop, the RPM's race while shifting. Vehicle acts as if the transmission is slipping from 1-2. Early in the life of the vehicle I thought this was only something that happened the first time shifting after pulling out of the garage however, as the truck gets more miles on it, the problem happens more often and when taking off from stops when hot. Vehicle was brought to dealer to diagnose complaint and was told there was a bulletin to address this problem but since the tech couldn't verify it, they didn't do anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626539, filed 2014-08, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the check engine light and the traction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10781017, filed 2015-10, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. After the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air intake hose needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure occurred several times. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be reset. On another occasion, the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786471, filed 2015-10, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108627Jul 18, 2017This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
- 10108625Jul 18, 2017This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113888Mar 1, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine…
- 10095901Feb 9, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a cold engine tick noise for 50 seconds at start up. Technician…
- 10095683Feb 2, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on vehicles that may have an intermittent high idle. If a technician has duplicated, or the…
- 10112272Jan 14, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
- 10059078Aug 1, 2015Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: on some vehicles and/or trucks, instrument cluster will illuminate, after an oil change, indicating low oil pressure and/or ses lamp will illuminate…
- 10059076Jun 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: when ambient temperature reaches 103f or greater and accelerating from a stop, there is a lack of power from engine. Model 2010-14 avalanche, silverado, suburban…
- 10056354Sep 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 13% |
| 2015 | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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