Does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, the most recent reported on January 2, 2013 (Power train: automatic transmission, Steering: column locking, anti-theft device). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (11 complaints), followed by structure (8).

How many 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls

Power train: automatic transmission · Steering: column locking, anti-theft device

NHTSA campaign 13V001000 · reported January 2, 2013 · General Motors LLC · 54,686 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other11
Structure8
Air bags6
Electrical system2
Exterior lighting2
Steering2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 18, 2021 · Structure
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED WHICH IS EXPOSING THE AIRBAG

Jan 30, 2019 · Unknown or other · 75,000 miles
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 IS CRACKED…

Jul 6, 2018 · Unknown or other · 51,254 miles
DASH BOARD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES

Jun 13, 2018 · Structure · 11,000 miles
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-[phone removed], AND THEY DO NOT SEEM…

Jun 10, 2018 · Air bags · 83,000 miles
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 THE VEHICLE.

Avalanche 1500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2010	0	6	0
2011	2	28	1
2012	0	16	0
2013	1	29	1

Across all years, the 2003 Avalanche 1500 has the most complaints (182). All Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, the most recent reported on January 2, 2013 (Power train: automatic transmission, Steering: column locking, anti-theft device). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?: Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (11 complaints), followed by structure (8).
How many 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 18, 2021.