Model year guide

2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 55 on record.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado — representative photo
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$24,525

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

2013 Chevrolet Silverado recalls 3

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #13V544000 · 30/10/2015

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the req…

Fix: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device NHTSA Campaign #13V001000 · 02/01/2013

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. 1…

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.

Fuel System, Diesel NHTSA Campaign #13V615000 · 11/12/2013

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. …

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 Silverado MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700

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

What's a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado worth?

Low
$14,999
Typical price
$24,525
High
$31,995

From 45 comparable 2013 Chevrolet Silverado listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

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

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,750
Total$26,250
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 ($24,525) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,797), 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 Silverado trims & engines on record

Trims
Work Truck/Fleet/Base · LTZ · LT
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6.6L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2013 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles on record

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado worth?

Comparable 2013 Chevrolet Silverado listings run roughly $14,999–$31,995, typically around $24,525 (from 45 vehicles).

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