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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the other or unspecified (24% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Special coverage adjustment 29400 diesel emission fluid tank reservoir was created. Nhtsa id number:10135147 special coverage extends to 2013 silverado 3500 model, but not 2013 Silverado 2500 per the dealer. I own the 2500 which is currently suffering from OBD error code p20b9. Same code applies to 3500 from what I've…
By design this truck will turn off my trailer brakes when there is an issue with anything associated with the anti lock brake system. I have had two near misses, catastrophic accidents in the last two weeks as a result of this condition. I load this machine up to its maximum trailer carrying capacity on a daily basis.…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 118,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle stopped unintentionally without warning. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into neutral(n) and pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection system failed from within the inside and the entire system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Electrical
10 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles.
Just bought truck from wyler Chevrolet, 1 owner trade in. Only 67000 miles. Have only drove 2000 miles in 6 months. I parked in driveway after work at 6 pm, had freezing rain that night. Next morning truck turns over fine but don't start. Has over 1/2 tank of gas. It smelled like burning hairdryer. Have extended…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle pulled from right to left. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, waited a minute, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive. The contact…
Brakes
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the brakes had a three second delay when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were not able to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to…
While driving, breaks "stick" causing the to get so hot the smoke and smell like they are burning. The truck pulls and shakes so aggressively you can barely steer it. I have reached out to the dealership and was told there is nothing wrong. Initially, my husband thought I was crazy because he wasnt with me, but…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Like thousands of other people (and a previous Chevrolet of mine), my dash board has spontaneously cracked over night in cold weather near the passenger airbag. My vehicle is only 3 years old and this should be replaced under warranty and/or a safety recall. Due to it being outside its 36k warranty, gm will not repair…
Inside door handles breaking . Concerned about being in an accident and can't get out , especially if there is a fire! Searching internet , I find a lot of problems with the door handles.truck was parked and wife tried to open door and the handle come off in her hand.
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Update of NHTSA id number: 10809089. The stabilitrak and reduced engine power has increased to the following OBD codes: p0010, p0122, p0202, p0233, p0335, p0455, p0340, p1682, p2089 as well. At this point there doesn't appear to be anything left on the vehicle that does work. Since the recalls and technical bulletins…
We have had two sets of fuel injectors replaced and a fuel sensor put in. Just turned 83000 miles and now the code p11db is showing which is the nox sensor, not covered by warranty even with all the fuel system issues we've had.
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Update of NHTSA id number: 10809089. The stabilitrak and reduced engine power has increased to the following OBD codes: p0010, p0122, p0202, p0233, p0335, p0455, p0340, p1682, p2089 as well. At this point there doesn't appear to be anything left on the vehicle that does work. Since the recalls and technical bulletins…
Stability control
3 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. After starting the vehicle, only the external roof LED cab light on the passenger side would illuminate, but the driver side light would not. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. Also, after starting the vehicle, the service traction control…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle pulled from right to left. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, powered off the engine, waited a minute, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive. The contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on february 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 11, 2021. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212328790.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2013 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500/3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, sierra 2500/3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2010 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500/3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, sierra 2500/3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, ne
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on february 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on may 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on january 24, 2022. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm'
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 2500, sierra 3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, pr, as, gu, the mp, and vi or "zone a." additionally gm is recalling certain 2011-2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 2500, sierra 3500, yukon, yukon xl and 2011-2013 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of az, ar, de, dc, il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv or "zone b." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2010-2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, sub
Equipment
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began june 11, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Gm's number for this recall is 18146.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2009-2014 chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd, 2009 gmc topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 series and isuzu f series, and 2009-2018 chevrolet express, and gmc savana vehicles, equipped with certain plastic-handle fire extinguishers or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 118,500 miles); electrical (10 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 22nd of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.