2013 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HYBRID - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5. It received high ratings in side crash tests with a perfect score of 5. The frontal crash tests also yielded good results with a rating of 4 for both the driver and passenger sides. The rollover rating is 4, indicating a moderate risk of rollover. This hybrid truck comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances the vehicle's handling in various driving conditions. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

It is worth mentioning that there have been a total of 315 complaints reported for this model, along with 5 recalls. The complaints and recalls indicate that there may be some issues with this particular vehicle that owners should be aware of. It is important for drivers to stay informed about any potential safety concerns and address them promptly.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

315

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2009 Score 2013 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2009 Score 2013 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2009 Score 2013 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HYBRID

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"my dashboard is cracking and i am concerned that it may be dangerous during a collision if the the airbag deploys and creates a shrapnel situation."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-11-12

Complaint:
"purchased the silverado 1500 new in 2013 and was going be my last truck before i retired. had the truck under coated/rust proofed after the purchase and had it touched up yearly. went to have it touched up again in 2020 and the shop said they would not do it because the frame was rotting from the inside out. they said it was a gm flaw in there rust proofing system for their truck frames. i also talked to ziebart about this and they said the same thing. zeibart will not under coat any gm truck from 2006 to 2018 because they have seen too many frames rotting out. i only have 70,000 miles on the truck and this is totally unacceptable. from what i have seen on the internet it also includes gm's mid sized trucks, canyon and colorado. i have read stories of owners having vehicle cracks rendering the vehicle dangerous. right now there are alot of unhappy gm truck owners that are looking for a class action suit. when trucks where built right it was the bodies that rusted out and not the frames. pictures included. thank you, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2020-11-09

Complaint:
"my 2013 chevy silverado's frame is rotten and cracked on both sides to the point where it may be unrepairable. i originally pulled the bed and dropped the fuel tank due to a broken cross member. that is when i found that all three cross members under the bed were completely rotten out and both the main frame rails were cracked. the driver side has a crack over 6 feet long and has began rotting at the crack. the passenger has a crack about 3 foot long. it is clear that the crack on the driver side has been there for years while the dealership continued to inspect the truck. i have driven this truck over 20,000 miles from coast to coast this year and the body is rot free. this broken frame could have caused a catastrophic accident had it let loose on the interstate. i have done my research and found hundreds, possibly thousands of individuals on different forums and other websites that have similar experiences. and in fact was told by a salesperson at the local dealership that they continue to see these same issues in the 2019 and even 2020 models. this is horrible, chevrolet knows they have a problem and has not taken any recourse to fix the problem. my truck is currently sitting in my driveway with the bed and gas tank removed and the frame is able to be easily inspected."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-01-11

Complaint:
"the frame on my vehicle is cracked and rotted through. it failed an inspection on 12/01/2023 at memorial highway chevrolet 1 chevy dr, winder,pa 15963 tel. no. 814-467-2220. the service tech told me the frames on this model traps water. i was referred to another garage for a possible repair. this truck is ten years old with 120k miles on it. it has always been service at a chevy dealership. i am filing this complaint because gm refuses to do anything about a problem they caused. if this vehicle or others like are involved in collisions this defect can cause serious injury or death. how many vehicles are on the highways operating in this condition? how many are running around in states where they do not conduct safety inspections? please help!"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-01-12

Complaint:
"frame severely rusted through at back of cab by gas tank. dangerous life threatening if frame would break. on 98,000 miles on vehicle. was taken to same dealer for all oil changes and repairs and was just told of this issue. very upset as we have been chev owners for almost 50 years!"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2025-04-09

Complaint:
"frame is extremely rusted. integrity of the frame is compromised making vehicle unsafe to drive. vehicle is available for inspection. if the frame breaks, i and others involved in the possible resulting crash would be injured and/or killed. the independent service center inspected the frame and confirmed the damage due to the manufacturing defect. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer that sold me the vehicle: mark wahlberg chevrolet, 833-699-0792, 3900 west broad street, columbus, oh 43228, before they sold it to me and they claimed it passed their thorough inspection. i purchased the truck on 6/28/21, 28 months ago, and have driven it 7,044 miles. the truck has been driven 92,971 total miles. the frame should not be rusted to the extent it is now and should not have passed the dealer inspection until it was repaired. the rusted frame is the warning prior to the failure and the rust first appeared years ago on this truck and on many other chevrolet and gm trucks. general motors and mark wahlberg chevrolet likely know about this frame defect and should be made responsible to fix it or refund the $20,000 i paid for the truck or other agreed upon compensation."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-03-11

Complaint:
"rear drivers side frame near gas tank and rear cross member both rusted through.-- now it fails inspection without major repair--has under 95,000 miles on it"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-12-09

Complaint:
"i purchased this vehicle and a few days later found out the frame has practically rusted / rotted and will have to be repaired."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2025-04-08

Complaint:
"frame is rusted with holes will require expensive repairs to ensure it’s safe to drive ."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-02-08

Complaint:
"the frame is rotted and will not pass inspection truck has roughly 47800 miles undercoating for 8 years. this is a known problem due to a manufacturer issue of the frame. vehicle should have been recalled by gm due to them knowing of this existing issue or owners should be compensates."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-03-07

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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