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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,285 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid engine problems

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Owner Comments

problem #11

Nov 082023

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles

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

When driving sometimes, the ABS light is illuminated along with the traction control and Stabilitrak lights. The DIC says Service Traction Control and Stabilitrak. This issue needs to be fixed immediately as this is a safety issue.

- Owingsville , KY, USA

problem #10

Jul 122023

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
Stabiltrack System, Traction Control System, Reduced Engine Power. Since purchase of the vehicle, intermittent immediate failure or previously stated vehicle systems caused critical safety concerns for occupants and other drivers while operating. Vehicle looses power enters safety "Limp Mode" due to faulty engineering. Upon inspection by State Police and Fire/EMS, owners urged to contact vehicle manufacturer and NHTSA to report issue. Failure of system first happened around 140k miles on odometer. No safety or warning lamps were present prior to stated malfunction of vehicle. Malfunction appears now daily causing impaired drivability and serious safety concerns for occupants and fellow drivers. Messages on Dashboard State The Following. "Service Stabiltrack, Service Traction Control, Reduced Engine Power". NO Certain Cause OR Remedy from manufacturer.

- Livermore Falls, ME, USA

problem #9

Sep 152021

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 8-cyl Diesel

  • miles
I experienced a failure of the BOSCH 4.2 fuel rail pump while driving on Interstate 65 North near Louisville KY at night and my truck had a dead pedal and was unable to accelerate any and I was in the right lane going over a bridge and two tractor trailers were in each lane behind me and having been on the bridge I was unable to leave the lane of travel until I had completely transversed the bridge I was traveling over. I did engage my emergency flashers immediately but having the trucks side by side and the truck in my lane traveling at highway speeds I was almost struck from behind as the tractor trailer applied his brakes and was able to avoid the collision luckily. I took my truck to the local dealership and was told what the issue was and I had it fixed immediately. The price of the repair was $10,362.64 give or take a few dollars. I had a warranty but that company refused to pay since it's not considered part of the engine. Dodge has issued a Recall for the exact same part as far as I am understanding but yet Chevrolet/GMC has not. Thank you very much [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #8

Dec 072020

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles

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

My stable link and traction control light keep coming on and off then truck not running right and my starter/cranking dragging really hard and this is my 3rd starter in 3yrs

- Jay, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 212015

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 85,000 miles
Driving at approx 35-40 mph approaching a hairpin turn tried to break and vehicle did not slow down slid through the corner into a rock, put the vehicle is reverse and pressed accelerator the vehicle RPM increased on own tried to break the RPM did not diminish(foot off accelerator) before I had time to shut the truck off I hit a tree behind me. It appears something stuck in accelerator (mechanical) or the computer system( electronics) failed. The vehicle has not yet been tested.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #6

Jul 222014

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD 8-cyl

  • 7,750 miles
After passing two cars at high speed with accelerator floored pedal was stuck to floor.tried to pull it up with foot, could not, vehicle kept accelerating past 100mph. Had ride brake until speed was slowed enough to put in neutral and shut off and coast to stop. Cruise control was engaged at the time. After putting in park and starting all was fine. Dealer kept truck for a few a days and found nothing wrong. Mentioned floor mat which was ridiculous.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #5

Sep 092014

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 2,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brake pedal had to be depressed firmly to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #4

Jun 262014

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 8-cyl

  • 17,770 miles
Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated at a gradual increase form 25 to 40 mph on its own Accord. Vehicle did decelerate once brakes were applied. Manufacture notified through the visit to the dealer, and.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #3

Apr 252014

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 8-cyl

  • 10,100 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle failed to decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a mail box and two utility poles. A police report was filed of the incident and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further investigation. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 10,100. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/08/14 the consumer checked there was a fire, but did not elaborate any further. Updated 10/21/14

- Willards, MD, USA

problem #2

May 142012

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD 8-cyl

  • 20 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving in first gear and taking the foot off the accelerator pedal to apply the brakes, the engine RPM's would not decrease and the throttle would not release for approximately 3-4 seconds. The failure caused abnormal forward movement from the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving in first gear and shifting into neutral, the engine RPM's increased by approximately 200 ripens before decreasing. The vehicle was diagnosed at the dealer but the cause of the defect could not be determined. The contact stated that a representative from the manufacturer came to the home and drove the vehicle. The representative experienced the defect while driving the vehicle but did not identify the cause of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20. Updated 03/11/14 the consumer stated by the time his foot reached the brake pedal, the engine was holding a constant 1400 RPM, resulting in not only trying to slow the mass of the vehicle, but also attempting to brake against an engine locked at 1400 RPM. The consumer also stated that he removed his foot from the accelerator as a test and then popped the steering column gear shifter into neutral and the engine gained another 200 RPM for 3-4 seconds. Updated 03/13/14

- Chelsea, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 282013

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD 8-cyl

  • 1,500 miles
Transmission down shifts multiple gears when I decelerate. The first occurrence happened at 70 mph causing a very hard deceleration and near loss of control of the truck. I have had three other like incidences at speeds between 45 and 70 mph. These happened on dry pavement and I was able to slow safely. Had this occurred on wet or snow covered roads, I have no doubt there would have been an accident. 2. at times when I accelerate there is no throttle response for several seconds. When the engine does respond, the truck accelerates as if I have the throttle floored. Again this has happened on dry pavement. Slick conditions would have caused a spin out. 3. vehicle surges between 20 and 45 mph. Engine RPM continually jumps 200-300 RPM causing constant surging. Besides being very annoying, it would be dangerous on icy roads.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

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