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2013 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems

11 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 4,000.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
17%
typical mileage
4,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems in other years

199019952000200520102017

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported January 2, 2013 · 54,686 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Risk
As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1‑800‑630‑2438. Cadillac owners may call 1‑866‑982‑2339. GMC owners may call 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 13V001000 · Recall details

What 2013 Chevrolet Silverado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Transmission · NM

2013 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration while driving. *smd the consumer was informed the drive shaft was bent. It was replaced. However, the vibration was still present. The consumer was informed, nothing more could be done.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado. After shifting into the park position, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,000 miles · MI

On acceleration from a stop, the RPM's race while shifting. Vehicle acts as if the transmission is slipping from 1-2. Early in the life of the vehicle I thought this was only something that happened the first time shifting after pulling out of the garage however, as the truck gets more miles on it, the problem happens more often and when taking off from stops when hot. Vehicle was brought to dealer to diagnose complaint and was told there was a bulletin to address this problem but since the tech couldn't verify it, they didn't do anything. Dealer said I have a good powertrain warranty so if something breaks later I should be covered. Not only is this unprofessional and poor customer service, they literally did nothing to attempt to diagnose or confirm the problem. There seems to be numerous complaints on this site related to RPM racing complaints.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Transmission · 1,196 miles · CA

When the vehicle's transmission was placed in park, it would roll on its own even with the parking brake firmly applied (our driveway is rather steep), as though the transmission was in neutral. We tried several times over the next couple of days to re-engage the transmission to work properly, however; nothing changed. We reported it immediately to the dealer the following monday, but, their mechanic could find nothing wrong with the vehicle upon inspection.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Transmission · 12,758 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the parking warning light illuminated and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The contact mentioned that when the failure occured the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 12,758 and the current mileage was 19,433.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that she shifted into park, turned the vehicle off and was attempting to exit but the vehicle began to roll away. The contact then restarted the vehicle and secured the vehicle in park once again. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where they advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 20 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving in first gear and taking the foot off the accelerator pedal to apply the brakes, the engine RPM's would not decrease and the throttle would not release for approximately 3-4 seconds. The failure caused abnormal forward movement from the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving in first gear and shifting into neutral, the engine RPM's increased by approximately 200 ripens before decreasing. The vehicle was diagnosed at the dealer but the cause of the defect could not be determined. The contact stated that a representative from the manufacturer came to the home and drove the vehicle. The representative experienced the defect while driving the vehicle but did not identify the cause of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20. Updated 03/11/14*lj the consumer stated by the time his foot reached the brake pedal, the engine was holding a constant 1400 RPM, resulting in not only trying to slow the mass of the vehicle, but also attempting to brake against an engine locked at 1400 RPM. The consumer also stated that he removed his foot from the accelerator as a test and then popped the steering column gear shifter into neutral and the engine gained another 200 RPM for 3-4 seconds. Updated 03/13/14

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Transmission · 600 miles · AR

Since I purchased this truck in june 2013, I've had several occasions where when the truck sits without being used for several days, when I back out of my driveway and put the transmission in drive, the transmissions slips. The truck won't move for a second, the engine RPM's race and then when the transmission catches, it will actually squeal the tires. Then at times it will continue to do this for the first several times I stop at a light or stop sign. This doesn't seem to happen once the truck has been driven for a distance, and it doesn't happen everytime the truck is used. I've talked to the service manager at the dealership and he says they've not had any issues with other trucks. I'm actually going to pick up the service manager and have him with me when I start my truck today after it has set for four days. I hope it does this with him in the vehicle so he can feel what's happening. I've been a loyal chevy owner for over 30 years but I'm really disappointed in this truck which costs $45,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2013 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a loud clicking noise from the vehicle as vehicle rolled away and down a busy highway. The contact was a police officer and had to chase the vehicle across the highway to avoid a severe crash. The contact also mentioned that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the parking haul was completely fractured and needed replacing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. The current mileage was 9,100. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 1,500 miles · WA

Transmission down shifts multiple gears when I decelerate. The first occurrence happened at 70 MPH causing a very hard deceleration and near loss of control of the truck. I have had three other like incidences at speeds between 45 and 70 MPH. These happened on dry pavement and I was able to slow safely. Had this occurred on wet or snow covered roads, I have no doubt there would have been an accident. 2 . At times when I accelerate there is no throttle response for several seconds. When the engine does respond, the truck accelerates as if I have the throttle floored. Again this has happened on dry pavement. Slick conditions would have caused a spin out. 3. Vehicle surges between 20 and 45 MPH. Engine RPM continually jumps 200-300 RPM causing constant surging. Besides being very annoying, it would be dangerous on icy roads.

Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado transmission

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 4,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 13V001000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most transmission complaints are 2000 (103 complaints), 1999 (98 complaints) and 2003 (81 complaints).

Other 2013 Chevrolet Silverado problems

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