This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The 2011 to 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, the truck earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at five stars, as was side pole crash performance. Rollover resistance received a four-star rating. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2011 to 2013 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 recalls, both involving the passenger-side front airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
These recalls affect vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Alabama, California, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and others. Moisture exposure over time can cause the inflator to rupture with far more force than intended, turning the airbag housing into a source of metal shrapnel rather than protection during a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, high heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
