NHTSA Complaint #11539694 — 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539694
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 17, 2023
Date Filed	August 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

2013 Chevy Silverado has the active fuel management system, which failed and caused the cylinder 1 to have a collapsed lifter. This is a known defeat of these GM V8 5.3 lilter motors. I feel GM should be required to repair these motors free of cost to the consumer.

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