Model year guide

2013 Chevrolet avalanche

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Chevrolet avalanche is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2013 Chevrolet avalanche at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints82
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$23,251

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Chevrolet avalanche recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

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, Ch…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V053000 · 05/02/2021

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, G…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifi…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Chevrolet avalanche common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2013 Chevrolet avalanche MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Chevrolet avalanche worth?

Low
$17,900
Typical price
$23,251
High
$30,500

From 12 comparable 2013 Chevrolet avalanche listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Chevrolet avalanche costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,900
Total$25,900
Per mile$0.35

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($23,251) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,356), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Chevrolet avalanche trims & engines on record

Trims
LT · LTZ
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl

2013 Chevrolet avalanche vehicles on record

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Other Chevrolet avalanche model years

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

2013 Chevrolet avalanche — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet avalanche have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet avalanche. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet avalanche?

Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, structure.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet avalanche get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet avalanche at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2013 Chevrolet avalanche worth?

Comparable 2013 Chevrolet avalanche listings run roughly $17,900–$30,500, typically around $23,251 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.