Structure Related Problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the body (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the dashboard crack (ten problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Body problem

The vehicle's structural frame rails have suffered a catastrophic failure. The driver-side frame rail has a physical separation gap measuring between 1/2-inch and 1 inch wide. The passenger-side frame rail is actively delaminating and separating from the inside out.   Read details...

The Dashboard Crack problem

I have found cracks in the dash directly connected to the support braces for the passenger side air bag, in case of deployment the shards of broken plastic can impale into an individual causing injury or death   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Frame rusted out , broke and holes in it . Gm is aware and wont replace. The truck is worthless and I still owe 19k on it. Something must be done .   Read details...


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