2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2013

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

82000 mi

US $510
O2 sensor 
48000 mi

US $350
evap hose (from filler neck to tank) needed replacement 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

12500 mi CPU needed replaced 
24500 mi

US $380
Repeat problem. No start or crank. Computer code is for entire start circuit for low voltage on ignition side but the code reads "ignition switch" which is only one possible cause. GM dealer replaced original with a made in "China" version. Dealer also broke plastic tabs getting panels off. Original problem occurred before 15000 miles. Mechanic was able to bypass ignition and crank over the vehicle but could not identify the source of the issue without more specialized equipment. 
24100 mi Needed the main belt replaced 
28000 mi

US $340
Serpentine belt needed to be replaced. 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

4000 mi Radiator exploded; replaced poorly (left a mess under the hood even after cleanup) Repeat coolant leak after radiator replacement by dealer 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

91140 mi

C $600
Fuel pump leak. Replaced fuel pump 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

120000 mi

US $60
Oxygen sensor replaced. 
111000 mi Changed one engine mount Oil pressure sensor replaced The oil pressure kept dropping to <20psi at idle. The mechanics looked at everything. Finally discovered the oil was the wrong viscocity. Changed the oil and no more problem. 
47503 mi

US $106
Engine would crank, but not start. Vehicle towed to dealer. Service reported that computer was reporting wrong ethanol content of fuel (over 70%). Computer was reset, but no other causative problem found. 
49000 mi

US $350
Check engine light comes on intermittently, with various codes reported when I take vehicle to the dealer. This latest time I went to have it checked, the Check Engine light was still on and multiple computer codes, for a few sensors, were reported. Dealer went with changing out the Mass Airflow Sensor (one of the reported codes) saying they have seen that part cause multiple other codes as well. This appears to have corrected the issue as the Check Engine light has not come back on since the repair. 

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

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