Body problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Nine problems related to body have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban based on all problems reported for the 2013 Suburban.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2025

On the driver side adjacent to the fuel tank, improper drainage for the body frame caused severe rust. Over time the frame of the vehicle becomes a safety hazard and may cause the frame to crack or split resulting in loss of control to the rear of the vehicle.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2022

I had to do two engine jobs in one year because oil pressure sensor switch keeps going off due to poor electrical in the vehicle I also had to buy oil pressure pump.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

Starting approximately 24 months ago the dash on my Suburban started cracking. Now it has cracked in several locations on both the driver's and passenger side of the dash. The cracks on the passenger side go up to the air bag location. Cracks on the driver's side are numerous and getting worse. The driver's side cracks are such that the pieces would come apart in an accident, even if the air bag was not deployed.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

Paint flakes leaving vehicle looking cheap transmission burnt in 5 yrs even though proper precautions was taken to ensure no failure door trimming made out of plastic handle for using for in and out unmoveable until repairs to transmission is done.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2017

(audit djr) tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet surburban. The contact stated that all four door handles are fractured (the driver front and rear/ the passeneger front and rear handles) without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the handles had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2016

The paint flaking easily electrical poor in vehicle car seats ripping apart easily doors handles interior braking apart easily.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard fractured. The contact was concerned that the front passenger side air bag would deploy violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

The dashboard near the passenger side airbag has split/cracked. I am concerned that it could comprise the deployment of the airbag in an accident given the location of the crack. The vehicle was less then 2 years old when the cracking began, but Chevrolet would not investigate the integrity of the airbag without me incurring a cost due to being slightly past the 36k mile warranty. Upon some simple internet searching, it seems this is cracking is a common occurrence for owners of these trucks. But, no one seems to know if it will compromise the airbag deployment. I know I would prefer to not find that out in an accident and believe Chevrolet should take accountability.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2012

The left driver's side exterior mirror is restricted in its upward movement and will not move high enough to enable safe viewing of the blind side on the left of the car. The mirror is obstructed by the frame of the mirror assembly so it won't pivot into the frame to give a higher view.


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