2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11542314 (filed 09/02/2023): “Tcm went out while driving with loaded trailer locked trans in low gear…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11516841 (filed 04/13/2023): “Tcm for allision transmission,went out .2013 chevy 2500-65000 miles,lights in dash came on truck would not pull 1/2 mile later.down the road.truck is setting waiting for gm to get a tcm,none are availble.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11515051 (filed 04/02/2023): “Transmission control module failure while driving, loss of communication. sent into limp mode, lost speed and power while towing. lost stability control and traction control. faults are u0101 and p0880. dangerous while going down the road. research online shows part is backordered with no eta. multi…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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