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2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 is wheels. It has fewer complaints than a typical Express 3500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
62
Worst area
Wheels
Fuel economy
12-13mpg

The worst 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 62

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 62 bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500

2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.8L 8‑cylRWD111713
6.0L 8‑cylRWD111612

What 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 16, 2025 · Wheels · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the exterior rear wheel cover liner detached from the wheel. The wheel liner cover missed crashing into a vehicle in the opposite lane on the freeway. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact had lost ten wheel covers out of a set of twelve. The contact purchased three sets through Amazon. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that unless the failure was regarding an ambulance, it was not their responsibility. The contact stated that the manufacturer refused to assist with the failure and referred the contact to call Phoenix. The contact called Phoenix, and Phoenix refused responsibility and referred the contact to call Amazon. The contact stated that Phoenix wheel cover liners were no longer listed on Amazon. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500, fewer than a typical Express 3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Wheels, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 get?

Official estimates for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.8L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 17 highway.

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