2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11729338 (filed 04/06/2026): “Due to general motors afm lifter defect and oil consumption issues that have been proven faulty, #4 afm gave out on us in february of 2026 costing us approximately 5,000 in engine repairs on our 2013 chevrolet silverado plus several tow bills and the inconvenience of not having a vehicle for weeks. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11716199 (filed 02/06/2026): “The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle experienced rough idling. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact was adding engine oil every 3,000 miles. the contact stated that the engine w…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11712414 (filed 01/21/2026): “The truck lost power, starred sputtering and misfiring. i shut the engine down, restarted and was able to drive it home. this same issue occurred a couple more times but each time it was restarted it drove okay. i started doing research and found a history of this same issue being reported by other …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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