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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,420 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments

problem #12

Jun 282019

Silverado 1500

  • 64,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Haughton, LA, USA

problem #11

Oct 302014

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was told from a mechanic that the header where my spark plugs go is wrapped do to the manufacturer and is causing the spark plugs to misfire. The truck has died at a stop, is causing the truck to run horrible. I am sorry if I am not explaining it all properly. My dad bought this truck brand new in 2013 and he passed away in 2015 and I paid of the car so I could have the memory. So I have had it and been in the truck pretty much off the lot. its has only 95 thousand miles and has had this issue always, but I was always told problems with spark plugs and coils until now. please help

- Plainfield, IN, USA

problem #10

Dec 072020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My stable link and traction control light keep coming on and off then truck not running right and my starter/cranking dragging really hard and this is my 3rd starter in 3yrs

- Jay, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 252019

Silverado 1500

  • 45,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Light bulb goes onut, in front headlights after replacing it. Replace it 3 times and it continues to go out.

- Tontogany, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 132018

Silverado 1500

  • 64,360 miles
While at low speeds, usually during a parking lot maneuver type condition... my truck's entire electrical system seems to shut down several times for like a second or two at a time. But it happens rapidly. Llke 4 to 5 times within 10 seconds. Due to the electronic steering not operating when it does this, it will bounce the steering sporadically when it cuts on/off and kind of scare you. At the same time the sad lights flicker and the door locks lock and unlock rapidly. Even as a veteran driver, it all happens so fast that you cannot regain control easily. When I stop, turn the truck off then restart it, it's been ok. This has only happened 3 times. But it clearly seems to be a problem with the ignition system shutting on/off really fast.

- Dade City, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 24,100 miles
Backup lights were stuck on. Had truck running and put truck in reverse. The fuse block under the hood starting burning. The truck kept running even after turning off the switch and removing the key. Had to actually pull the fuse block out of the truck to get it to turn off and stop it from burning. Sitting at local dealership now waiting to hear from them. Should have taken pictures.

- Boomer, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 172016

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 67,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side impact sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000....updated 05/11/17

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #5

Mar 012015

Silverado 1500

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. After the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air intake hose needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure occurred several times. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be reset. On another occasion, the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

- Pine Grove, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 012014

Silverado 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
On the way to work on Monday morning, Sept 1st, 2014 as my husband approached a stop light he noticed the vehicle at the light backup lights come on. He thought they may have pulled too far up under the stop light and were just going to back up a little bit so he applied his brakes. The driver of the other vehicle proceeded to push the gas and slam in to the front of my husband's truck then drive off. My husband proceeded to the nearby Pilot fuel stop looked around to see if the other vehicle was there then called the police to file a report. After that he went on to work a few miles down the road. Worked his shift, stopped and put a little gas in his truck and drove the 9 miles home. Parked in the drive went in the house and came back out a few minutes later there was smoke then fire coming from around the front tire of the truck. It soon became engulfed in flames despite the efforts of the local fire department. The truck was a total loss.

- Owingsville, KY, USA

problem #3

Apr 012014

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 17,894 miles
I was traveling at 55 miles per hour on a 2 lane highway. Vehicle became unresponsive to steering and brakes were not working correctly. Peddle had to be pushed all the way to the floor. Got vehicle slowed down and turned off. Once restarting steering was very tight but functional. Similar incident in 2013 resulted in an accident. Several more steering issues since December of 2013. Has been taken in for service and nothing has ever been fixed.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #2

Mar 262013

Silverado 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,600 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while reversing with a hitch was installed, the backup sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 1,600. Updated 6/17/13

- Greenwood, MS, USA

problem #1

Feb 282013

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 85 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that whenever a warning chime activated, it was extremely low and almost inaudible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the sound was transmitted through the radio. The radio was replaced but the sound continued to emit extremely low. The technician advised the contact that there was no further repair available to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85.

- Oxford, PA, USA

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