2013 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,050 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“Transmission down shifts multiple gears when I decelerate. The first occurrence happened at 70 MPH causing a very hard deceleration and near loss of control of the truck. I have had three other like incidences at speeds between 45 and 70 MPH. These happened on dry pavement and I was able to slow safely. Had this occurred on wet or snow covered roads, I have no doubt there would have been an accident. 2 . At times when I accelerate there is no throttle response for several seconds. When the engine does respond, the truck accelerates as if I have the throttle floored. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535605, filed 2013-08, 1,500 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“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brake pedal had to be depressed firmly to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10638550, filed 2014-09, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle failed to decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a mail box and two utility poles. A police report was filed of the incident and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further investigation. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 10,100. The VIN was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585737, filed 2014-04, 10,100 milesRelated service bulletins
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 83 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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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