How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 5% of the 365 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Silverado 1500?

No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for this steering complaint area.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Silverado 1500 is 14,947 miles.

Did steering failures cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2013 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.

Is steering worse on the 2013 model than other Silverado 1500 years?

The 2013 model's 5% share of complaints tied to steering is lower than 2014 (27%), 2015 (15%), and 2016 (14%), but higher than 2010, 2011, and 2012, which were all at 2%.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of all complaints that year, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries at a median failure mileage of 14,947. No steering recall is linked to this year.

Steering complaints: 18; 5% of 365
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 14,947 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden, total loss of power steering assist at low speeds, often while parking or turning into traffic.
Some describe the steering wheel locking up completely at highway speeds around 55 to 70 mph, forcing them to slow down before control returned.
Several note the failure recurs intermittently, sometimes going away on its own within seconds to minutes, then returning later.
One owner described a persistent dead spot or free play of up to about two and a half inches in the steering wheel when turning.
A few link the steering cutout to broader electrical system glitches, including brief full shutdowns of the truck's electronics while maneuvering.

When 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2013, latest Feb 6, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Feb 2026; peak May 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

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

201010 (2%)
201111 (2%)
20126 (2%)
201318 (5%)
2014427 (27%)
2015174 (15%)
2016111 (14%)
201766 (8%)
201842 (8%)
201976 (7%)
202074 (10%)
202141 (5%)
202213 (2%)
20237 (2%)
202411 (4%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 5% of the 365 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Silverado 1500?: No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Silverado 1500 is 14,947 miles.
Did steering failures cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2013 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.
Is steering worse on the 2013 model than other Silverado 1500 years?: The 2013 model's 5% share of complaints tied to steering is lower than 2014 (27%), 2015 (15%), and 2016 (14%), but higher than 2010, 2011, and 2012, which were all at 2%.