2013 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“My wiper blade was damaged from ice and road spray during a storm. I tried to buy a replacement. Found wiper uses an odd vehicle specific mount. Wiper blade seems to be only available from chevy. Not even a delco blade is available. There is no reason to use a new style mount, the basic arm and blade are the same as always. Not having the ability to quickly replace a damaged blade during bad weather creates a real safety issue especially nights and weekends when chevy dealers are closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10569362, filed 2014-03, 5,600 miles“The passenger windshield wiper does not touch the windshield to the extreme right in the lower position. This causes a streaked windshield and ice build up in the winter. It makes it hard to so a car approaching from the right in rain and almost impossible to see in the winter weather conditions. I've taken it to the dealer. They replaced the blade but the new blade still doesn't wipe the full windshield. I've called GM and they siad there is nothing that they can do since it must be a design flaw in the wiper system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568543, filed 2014-03, 7,000 miles“April, 2013 - truck was parked out side, and I left for a 70 mile trip early in the morning, after the dew had fallen. June, 2013 - a tropical storm swept through the area, dumping tons of rain; causing the humidity to rise a few hours later as well as causing everything to be moist/wet. Both events were either in the early morning hours or in the evening after the sun went down, and involve wetness/moisture, humidity, and the inability to dry the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533608, filed 2013-08, 7,321 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10113062Jun 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or…
- 10051837Feb 1, 2013Gmc/chevrolet: poor terminal tension at connectors x500 (1), x501(2), x600(3) caused power door locks and/or windows to fail to operate properly. Models 2013 silverado, sierra.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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