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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,482 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments

problem #6

May 232022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

at least once a month gives a false trailer braking error and the truck brakes itself, dash dies, driver loses control over the vehicle. It is a risk of crashing or being hit because the truck stops itself in the middle of driving without brake lights coming on to alert other drivers. No way to overcome this - can't hit the gas pedal, etc. It seems to think that you are hauling a trailer and it thinks the trailer is swaying... problem is this truck has never towed a trailer even one time... it's completely false. But also very dangerous.

- Hewitt, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 132021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The service stabilitrak/traction control come on (ABS) at random times when driving. The truck begins to shift hard and lose power as I am driving making it very dangerous on the road especially at close proximity to other vehicles. I have taken it in and nothing can be found or done because they can't seem to find the problem. The truck has 73,000 miles on it. I am beyond frustrated and scared to drive it on the freeway because I never know when it will come up; it has been happening once a week (sometimes two) since June 2021. I just don't understand how GM allows this to happen and not fix the problem; it is clearly a danger on the road for myself, family, and others. Please look into this as I have read so many situations of other owners of GM models dealing with this disaster!

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 092020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
Truck was hit on front driver side by another vehicle. The frame was bent and the left side was also damaged. Airbags were released. Front tires were damaged. This occurred on July 9, 2020. Insurance and repair company are trying to fix it with other parts. I was in motion on a side street and a speeding vehicle that I did not see hit me.

- Wauchula, FL, USA

problem #3

May 282020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 88,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. The stabili trak system on warning light was illuminated as well as another unknown warning light. The vehicle was taken to the amigo Chevrolet located at 1900 S 2nd St, gallup, nm 87301, (505) 726-4329, where the brake was repaired. The contact was unaware of exactly what repair was performed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Consumer states that sound is heard when brakes are pressed. Consumer says when engine is started service traction control and stagilitrack lights come on dashboard. Consumer says that the problem is with the rotation or alignment and axle boots or joints from tire rotation. Consumer reported issue to dealer on 06/02/20 and was told that they would have to pay for repairs.

- Many Farms, AZ, USA

problem #2

Apr 012014

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 17,894 miles
I was traveling at 55 miles per hour on a 2 lane highway. Vehicle became unresponsive to steering and brakes were not working correctly. Peddle had to be pushed all the way to the floor. Got vehicle slowed down and turned off. Once restarting steering was very tight but functional. Similar incident in 2013 resulted in an accident. Several more steering issues since December of 2013. Has been taken in for service and nothing has ever been fixed.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #1

Jun 152013

Silverado 1500

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph downhill, the grade brake activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the feature was built to function in the manner in which it did. The contact was advised to disable the feature manually. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

- Sod, WV, USA

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