2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Silverado 1500 report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 71,400 miles.
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints for the 2013 Silverado 1500 in this area. 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 inconveni…”
- 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 mil…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: fix or delete the afm in the motor (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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