Chevrolet

Avalanche 1500 (2013)

2013 · Compact Sedan · 1 engine
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
29 NHTSA Complaints
3 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
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Engine Reliability Ratings

LC9 - Flex Fuel (GAS/ALC) Aluminium Cylinder, Deactivation FFV

5.3L 8-cyl
⚠️ Caution (3.4)
27 complaints 14.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

other
9
body
7
safety systems
6
electrical
3
steering
2

Known Issues

Body/Trim Issues (7 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (6 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (3 complaints)
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Unidentified Engine

Recommended (4.4)
2 complaints 2.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

body
1
exterior
1

Known Issues

Body/Trim Issues (1 complaints)
Exterior Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 regardless of engine variant.

Body/Trim Issues (8 complaints)
body cosmetic
Safety Systems Issues (6 complaints)
safety_systems cosmetic

Recalls (3)

21V054000May 1, 2021critical
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V053000May 1, 2021critical
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

13V001000Jan 31, 2013serious
Steering

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has accumulated 29 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Body/Trim, Safety Systems, Electrical System. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 engine is most reliable?

The 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 was offered with 2 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Unidentified Engine has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good used car?

The 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 29 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?

The 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

There are 3 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2013-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

Before buying a used Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Body/Trim, Safety Systems, Electrical System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Avalanche 1500 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 29 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-05-20.

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