Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2013)

443 consumer complaints on file.

#11515963April 7, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The transmission control module is not communicating with the ECM and the braking system the stabilitrac and traction control are not working truck goes into “limp” mode while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515051April 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission control module failure while driving, loss of communication. Sent into limp mode, lost speed and power while towing. Lost stability control and traction control. Faults are U0101 and P0880. Dangerous while going down the road. Research online shows part is backordered with no ETA. Multiple owners have similar failures currently. Used test TCM and verified failure. Issue is known with GM and has affected 09-2014 trucks. Also pi0310 bulletin. This needs to be a recall or extended coverage available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509603February 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame rusted will not pass state inspection. As per my mechanic and state inspection garage truck will not pass upcoming inspection because frame is rusted with holes a danger
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508487February 22, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME RUSTED OUT , BROKE AND HOLES IN IT . GM IS AWARE AND WONT REPLACE. THE TRUCK IS WORTHLESS AND I STILL OWE 19K ON IT. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508066February 19, 2023
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
On two occasions the vehicle has been parked in our drive way and has rolled away approximately 15 ft until being stopping at a snowbank. There have been no warning lights that would indicate an issue prior to this happening. Searching open recalls, I found that although my specific VIN is not affected by a safety recall, there is a recall for this issue on other 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. I believe my vehicle should be included in this recall. If this were to have happened in another location, it could have resulted in a crash and major damage to bystanders or other vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507940February 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
According to GM 2009 to 2015 Chevy Silverado transmission control module and wiring harness failed. People have been without their cars for more than a year ours has been down for 6 months. NO dates for the parts to be back in stock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503707January 25, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and going over a speed bump, the contact heard an abnormal banging sound underneath the vehicle like the tailpipe had detached and was striking the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear-end of the vehicle was considerably lower than normal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the undercarriage, suspension arms, braces, and frame had rusted through in many large areas, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact stated that she contacted her insurance provider who had the vehicle towed to a collision shop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503254January 23, 2023
STRUCTURE
Chevrolet Silverado rusted out frame safety issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503301January 23, 2023
STEERING
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND SERVICE STABILITRAK SYSTEM COMES ON DASHBOARD PERIODICALLY AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES THEN GOES OFF.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503304January 23, 2023
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME IS STARTING TO RUST AFTER 60,000 MILES OF BEING WASHED REGULARLY. AN INVESTIGATION NEED TO BE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE IF MANY SIMILAR MODLES HAVE THIS ISSUE AND ISSUE A FREE FRAME REPLACEMENT IF ITS DETERMINED THAT THE ANTI CORROSION COATING FAILED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497928December 18, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My truck frame has rusted completely through. I have holes in my truck frame. I also have my rear shocks have broke free from my frame. I went back to the dealer the first week i had the truck to have my bed liner installed. At this time i pointed the rust and undercoating that was falling off. The told me they would take care of the problem. I assumed they would, my mistake. I had to go back 2 other times for warranty work on my drive train. Both times I complained about the rust. Each time I returned it was getting exponentially worse. Both times they told me Chevrolet would do nothing about it. That the rust was "normal" Now I have a truck that is not even 10 years old with my frame falling apart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496315December 6, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The vehicle is unsafe to operate around pedestrians and other roadside objects because of the poor visibility, especially at critical moments where visual confirmation is needed like crosswalks, intersections, and parking lots. The A pillars, side mirrors, and tall front profile, block the driver from visually confirming hazards and pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. While driving, I made a right hand turn and attempted to park roadside. The vehicle was blocking my view of cement barriers placed in the parking space before mine, and the vehicle collided with the barriers. Also, many times I have had to stop just after entering an intersection to keep from hitting a pedestrian, because the vehicle blocked my view.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486535September 26, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I bought a 2013 silverado truck with 30,000 miles. I paid $30,000. A year and half later the engine blew. It was 3 months after warranty and I had to pay $8000 to replace. 2 yrs later I heard a very disturbing noise. Mechanic assess and said frame is rusted through. Tubing, gas tank following off. Suspension so rusted it was a miracle it didn’t just fall apart. I again bring it to Chevy (now a 3rd owner in 5yrs) and they tell me they will give me $1000. I still own almost $6000 on the loan due to the engine. There are major issues with this truck. The wax coating they used and poor steel excelled the rust at a rapid pace. If you recoated this with rust resistive spray it would void all warranties. I am now 5 years in with a blown engine and rusted through frame. Chevy has no other solution except to add my balance of that truck into a new loan and buy another. They knew this issue and had multiple opportunities to fix and /or notify. The engine also has class action in a few states because if faulty oil consumption doing damage and blowing engines. There should be some major recalls. I see hundreds upon hundred of people complaining of the same thing. Now I’m out a truck with no value. Cannot work etc. Very financially devastating. GM is incredibly dishonest and knowingly selling defective trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483977September 12, 2022
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the local dealer for servicing, he was informed that the subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded and all cross members of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cross members were replaced and welded. However, the failure persisted. The contact stated that he could hear parts separating from the subframe and falling onto the ground while driving. The contact stated that upon inspecting the subframe, he noticed that unknown parts were corroded and had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481619August 28, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame rusted and broke in 2 places!!!!!! 54,000 miles. No accident!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479304August 15, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame is rusting clear through supports.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476092July 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal and brake pedal simultaneously, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed; however, no failure was determined. The contact was informed that the function was normal. The dealer also suggested that issue might be related to a software failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred previously and the brake master cylinder was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470733June 23, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Major cracks in the dashboard even though a window shade is used to protect the dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468452June 9, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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 that the CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure however, there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468309June 8, 2022
AIR BAGS
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THE AIRBAG WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY POWER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE WIRING JUNCTION BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURED TWO DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR THOSE TWO DAYS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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