2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 8th out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (11 complaints, 38%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 38% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 28% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 21% | 52,062 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 60,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 7,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (1)
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Power train:automatic transmission; steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The dashboard is cracked which is exposing the airbag
My dealer worked on my ac components in 2015 (not sure of the exact date) to replace the ac controller components, shortly after the repair my dash cracked while sitting in my driveway about to crank the vehicle. On the driver side over the last 3 years it has continued to increase in size and now…
Dash board cracked in several places
THE ADHESIVE SECURING THE 4 PIECES OF DOOR TRIM IS BREAKING DOWN AND THE TRIM PIECES WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OFF ON THEIR OWN, A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS DEPENDING ON WHEN AND WHERE IT HAPPENS. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A NO MAINTENANCE ITEM. REPORTED TO CHEVROLET, CASE # 8-[redacted], AND…
At +/-83000 miles the dash developed a crack leading into the passenger air bag housing. It also is broken and, when driving, loosely vibrating between the instrument panel and the passenger air bag housing. Given the dangers associated with air bags, this is a clear and present danger to anyone in…
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.