CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (43 reports).
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Problem areas named in the 82 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 43 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
I had an auto accident that totaled my vehicle (2013 Chevy Avalanche). It was t-boned by the other vehicle with significant damage from the front quarter panel to the rear quarter panel. All on the driver's side. NONE of the airbags deployed in my vehicle. The other vehicle that hit me had all of the air bags deployed. I had my passenger airbag replaced, based on a manufacturers recall, this past summer 09/26/2025 at a certified Chevy dealer. At that time, they said everything was replaced that needed to be and confirmed that everything was working. Because NONE of the airbags deployed in my vehicle, I sustained minor injuries, i.e. cuts, bruises, etc. and my passenger sustained minor in
Odometer Fraud. The contact attempted to purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 214,000.
The dash has been slowly cracking the past couple of years. Which Iâm concerned it will affect the air bag if ever in an accident and also dangerously sharp pieces of the dash could cause harm.
Instrument panel (dashboard) cracked at airbag. Upon deployment shrapnel from dash panel could enter passenger compartment causing injury.
I am an owner of a 2013 Chevy Avalanche and must say that i enjoy driving this vehicle. The problem that i have is the vehicle has been going into Engine Power Reduced Mode. This mode makes the vehicle hard to accelerate to highway speeds. The vehicle will have a code of P2128 or P2138 which is an accelator pedel ciruit problem. I changed the acceleator pedal and did not solve the problem. I changed out the Throttle Body Sensor and still the problem remains. On the dashboard it will show Check Engine Light on, Service Stablinktrac light on, and Service Traction Control Light on. I have seen other vehicle owners experience the same problems with their vehicles and told that there was no recal
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche: Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (43), Air Bags (22), Structure (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.