How common are engine problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA lists 50 Engine complaints for the 2013 Silverado 1500, which is 14% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Silverado 1500 engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 60,157.5 miles.

What kind of engine issues do owners describe?

Owners describe unintended acceleration, throttle sticking, piston slap noise, hesitation on acceleration, exhaust popping, and lifter noise.

Did any engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 50 Engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 14% of all 365 complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this engine data, and median mileage at failure was 60,157.5 miles.

Engine complaints: 50; 14% of 365
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 60,158 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Unintended acceleration or a throttle that stays open, forcing drivers to brake hard or shift to neutral to slow the truck.
Engine RPM staying elevated for several seconds after the driver releases the accelerator, causing unwanted forward movement.
A knocking or 'piston slap' noise from the 5.3 liter engine, especially noticeable on cold starts.
Hesitation or delayed response when trying to accelerate from a stop or while driving.
A loud popping noise from the exhaust after the engine is shut off.
Abnormal engine noise linked to lifter failure, sometimes triggering the check engine and traction control lights.

When 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 13, 2013, latest Apr 6, 2026.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

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

200577 (9%)
200638 (7%)
2007108 (10%)
200882 (8%)
200968 (13%)
201059 (14%)
201164 (10%)
201236 (13%)
201350 (14%)
2014239 (15%)
2015169 (14%)
201683 (10%)
2017151 (18%)
2018127 (24%)
2019417 (39%)
2020281 (38%)
2021433 (52%)
2022277 (44%)
2023185 (48%)
2024176 (57%)
202555 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: NHTSA lists 50 Engine complaints for the 2013 Silverado 1500, which is 14% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Silverado 1500 engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 60,157.5 miles.
What kind of engine issues do owners describe?: Owners describe unintended acceleration, throttle sticking, piston slap noise, hesitation on acceleration, exhaust popping, and lifter noise.
Did any engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.