How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints out of 111 total complaints for the 2013 Avalanche, making up 24% of all complaints for that year, the highest share among the years compared.

Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2013 Avalanche.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 46,612, though individual sample complaints range from 1,000 to 80,000 miles.

What are the main structure and body complaints for the 2013 Avalanche?

Owners mainly report cracked dashboards near the airbag covers and door handles that pull away or break at the mounting bolts.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 27 of 111 complaints (24%) on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, the highest share among the model years listed. Most center on cracking dashboards near the airbag and failing door handles, with a median failure mileage of 46,612. No related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 27; 24% of 111
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,613 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboards crack or fracture near the passenger and driver side airbag covers, sometimes in two spots on the same dash.
Owners report the dashboard plastic disintegrating or rattling around the airbag housing, which some fear could interfere with airbag deployment.
Chrome door handles pull away from the door where they attach at the rear, with some owners replacing all four handles.
Door handle bolt anchors break and fail, causing the handle to pull out from the door panel and eventually break apart.
Cracks appear regardless of mileage, showing up as early as 1,000 miles and as late as 80,000 miles.

When 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2014, latest Apr 13, 2024.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Apr 2024; peak Sep 2017 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Avalanche model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (15%)
201127 (17%)
20123 (6%)
201327 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?: NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints out of 111 total complaints for the 2013 Avalanche, making up 24% of all complaints for that year, the highest share among the years compared.
Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2013 Avalanche.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 46,612, though individual sample complaints range from 1,000 to 80,000 miles.
What are the main structure and body complaints for the 2013 Avalanche?: Owners mainly report cracked dashboards near the airbag covers and door handles that pull away or break at the mounting bolts.