2013 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,325 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 purchased a new black 2013 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab in october 2012 from marine Chevrolet in jacksonville, nc with a 3 yr/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. On 16 may, 2015, I called marine Chevrolet's service department about a 1 1/2 crack above the center of the passenger side airbag. My truck had 37,017 miles and was no longer covered under the original factory warranty. However, I wanted to know if this was a common issue with this model. The dealership schedule a service appointment for 8:30 am on 18 may, 2015. …”
NHTSA complaint #10717413, filed 2015-05, 37,000 miles“Had vehicle approx. 2 weeks on 4-10-13 would not start for several attempts. It started I pulled out into oncoming traffic and it died I was able to restart immediately. Dealer had it one day said they could not duplicate issue so did nothing. Second time it happened was about 3 weeks after that this time I was going about 45mph and with no warning it just died in the road almost got hit by 2 people behind me. Took over 8 minutes to get restarted during which time several more people had to swerve to miss me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511806, filed 2013-05, 900 miles“2013 ltz Silverado 47,000 milage dash cracked in the upper left corner of airbag area. Feel could be a safety hazard if in an accident and airbag is deployed causing the dash to throw shards of plastic in cab. It cracked one day just as I started truck while stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #10818025, filed 2016-01, 47,000 miles“The dash has cracked in 2 places next to the passenger airbag. Should it deploy there will be a piece as long as a big knife that will become a projectile.”
NHTSA complaint #10825445, filed 2016-02, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10112155Aug 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "Check Trailer…
- 10112427Oct 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer's wanting to add the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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