2013 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%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 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,770 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Driving at approx 35-40 MPH approaching a hairpin turn tried to break and vehicle did not slow down slid through the corner into a rock, put the vehicle is reverse and pressed accelerator the vehicle RPM increased on own tried to break the RPM did not diminish(foot off accelerator) before I had time to shut the truck off I hit a tree behind me. It appears something stuck in accelerator (mechanical) or the computer system( electronics) failed. The vehicle has not yet been tested.”
NHTSA complaint #10758645, filed 2015-08, 85,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 13V615000Dec 11, 2013General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2012–2013, GMC Sierra 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10113404Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10113566Feb 20, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
- 10114281Oct 6, 2014This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.
- 10112259Sep 29, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171…
- 10112258Sep 29, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171…
- 10112228Sep 15, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a P0420, P24A0…
- 10112215Sep 9, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171…
- 10112170Aug 18, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a P0420, P24A0…
- 10112169Aug 15, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have "Exhaust Fluid Low", "Exhaust Fluid Empty - Refill Now", "Exhaust…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% |
| 2000 | 80 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 9% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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 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