CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (12 reports).
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
I believe all the dealership did was dust/armor all my air bag compartment door. It still has a 2013 takata air bag installed which was deployed somehow causing a can of axe body spray to explode which caused the dash, seat, and wiring including the compartment to burn/melt totaling my truck. I could have been killed if I was sitting their.
oil cooler line failed . oil gushing out of engine. Both line bad. Having repaired at local shop. If engine malfunctioned in traffic -definitely could have been a safety issue ! never noticed small leak- line just let go- was a major leak- drained the oil pan. hope it didn' t damage engine.
Rear frame rust/rotted out, primarily shock crossmembers, and spare tire rack.
Tcm went out while driving with loaded trailer locked trans in low gear
Tcm failed driving 60 down the highway, check engine light came on, stabiliatrack service light came on traction control tuned off all at the same time. Lost all communication to the transmission putting truck in limp mode going down the highway. Mechanic shop hooked up the scanner to the truck and couldnât communicate with the tcm in anyway. All things happened at once while driving. There are no replacement parts to be found in the country. Please make this a recall keeping drivers safely off the side of highways and roads and possibly being hit by a car.
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (12), Electrical System (10), Fuel/Propulsion System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.