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2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

15.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,929

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021028 · manufacturer campaign N212328800

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2010–2014 · Avalanche 2010–2013 · Silverado 2010–2014 · Suburban 2010–2014 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

295,974 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021027 · manufacturer campaign N212328790

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2009–2010, 2013 · Avalanche 2009–2010, 2013 · Silverado 2009–2010, 2013 · Suburban 2009–2010, 2013 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: For the 2010 and 2013 models listed, this recall only affects vehicles that were imported into Canada, and were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

72,415 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2013438 · manufacturer campaign 13420

13 December 2013

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2012–2013 · Sierra 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain pickup trucks equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine and dual fuel tanks, the fuel tank transfer pump may malfunction, stopping the transfer of fuel from the rear tank to the front tank. This could cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate reading, and cause the front tank to become empty while fuel remains in the rear tank. This could result in engine stalling which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel transfer pump.

342 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2013001 · manufacturer campaign 12331

31 December 2012

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2013 · Avalanche 2013 · Express 2013 · Silverado 2013 · and 6 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions, and CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A fractured park lock cable, or a defective steering lock module, may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could allow the driver to shift out of PARK with the key in the OFF position or removed from the ignition. As well, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. The key may also be rotated to the OFF position and removed while the shifter is not in PARK. These issues could result in unintended vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column assembly.

6,310 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 84 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
359 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado at 15.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 359 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 18 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,929 in fuel, producing roughly 5,855 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.