2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has 1 safety recall and 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
Recall 13V-001: Power Train, Steering
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.
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 11 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,254 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 13V-001 (power train, steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (11 reports), followed by structure (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,254 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.