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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 54,686 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 13V001000 2013-01-02 54,686 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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,…

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
AIR BAGS
6
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
STEERING
2
STRUCTURE
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
Total complaints38

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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-[REDACTED], and…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-06-01

“Dash board cracked in several places”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-03-03

“Dashboard cracking near airbag. Seems to be getting worse the more I drive.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-02-19

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-02-15

“Serious large cracks appearing in plastic dashboard, around airbag and instrument cluster above steering column.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-02-01

“Third brake light not sealed allowing the light to get in moisture and result in failure of light to function as required by law. Manufacturing defect allows this light to fail at any time which could result in vehicle being hit from behind.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-01-22

“. Want my airbags to work if I need them. Recovered a letter in mail today 10/31/2017”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-10-31

“. Want my airbags to work if I need them. Recovered a letter in mail today 10/31/2017”

ENGINE · reported 2017-10-31
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.