Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 302 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V053000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V054000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 105 complaints
- Air Bags 83 complaints
- Structure 75 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
Of the 302 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 302 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average reliability rating, with a moderate number of owner complaints and two recalls mainly involving airbag issues. The complaint data is mostly about miscellaneous and airbag concerns. Evidence on other failing parts is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual engine noise
- Rough idling
- Frequent stalling
- Unexpected power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.