32 problems have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Diesel Fuel System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Wheel |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 in the United States are 12,755 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners in the last 12 years is 32, and the age of the vehicle is 12, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 32 / 12,755 / 12 * 1000 = 0.21.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Chevrolet Silverado 3500 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 in 2013.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Chevrolet Silverado 3500, the following table can be used to compare the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2013 Silverado 3500 is 32 while the average number of problems reported for the 29 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is 25.