2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn Silverado years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado. That is the most of any Bighorn Silverado model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bighorn Silverado, 2014 Bighorn and 2013-2014 Cyclone, and Landmark fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-17. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.
Risk: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Risk: If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
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.
We had a tire explode on our fifth wheel trailer and were only going 25mph. All tires are checked for damage prior to every trip and max air pressure adjusted if needed. The exploding tire damaged the side of our trailer and ripped out wiring to a slide out. Upon review of the internet and related…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 heartland bighorn trailer. The contact stated that the water heather tank exploded and flooded the kitchen area, damaging the furnace in the process. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The trailer was not repaired. The trailer also did…
Heartland trailer bought july, 2012. Less than 4000 miles later on sept. 29, right rear power king 235/85/r16 exploded with complete tread separation and causing significant damage to the trailer.the tires were new and properly inflated. Shouldn't these tires be recalled before someone is killed?…
Other Heartland Bighorn Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Bighorn Silverado | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado?
Owners most often report tires, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Heartland Bighorn Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bighorn Silverado model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.