2013 Chevrolet Silverado
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints is the largest identified problem area: 98 of 365 complaints (27%) mention it. 114 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 284 in 2012 to 365 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–4,450 | 2,950–4,450 | 2,950–4,450 | 3,100–3,650 | 3,100–3,650 | |
| Combined MPG | 14–21 | 14–21 | 14–21 | 17–20 | 17–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 12–20 / 18–23 | 12–20 / 18–23 | 12–20 / 18–23 | 14–18 / 20–23 | 15–18 / 19–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–635 | 423–635 | 418–625 | 449–536 | 447–537 | |
| Complaints filed | 638 | 284 | 365 | 1,558 | 1,179 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 18 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 29 | 16 | 16 | 75 | 61 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 16 | |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 35 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado get?
EPA rates it 14–21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado?
EPA estimates $2,950–$4,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (11)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 531 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 520 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 500 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 565 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $4,450 (high) | 618 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 573 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | 15 mpg | $4,150 | 598 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 12 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $4,450 (high) | 625 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 8 | 6.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 418 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 8 | 6.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 20 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 423 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 98 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 12 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 88 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 114 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 21V053000 · Feb 5, 2021
Defect: 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, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 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 Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 21V054000 · Feb 5, 2021
Defect: 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, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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's number for this recall is N212328800.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · Campaign 13V615000 · Dec 11, 2013
Defect: General 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 dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
Consequence: If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 13V544000 · Nov 12, 2013
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Consequence: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 13V001000 · Jan 2, 2013
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Consequence: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.