2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
35
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Rocker arm on left (as you are facing engine from outside vehicle) back rear left is making a cherping noise when engine gets warmed up. Dealership & 2 separate mechanics say the cam shaft and lifters need replaced, or the whole engine should be replaced. Vehicle has 162500 miles on it. Noise…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.