2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2013 Dodge Durango
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2013 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 640 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 390 | 218 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,689 mi | 79,690 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 290 |
| Engine | 1 | 116 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 84 |
| Seats | 0 | 76 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 42 |
| Power Train | 1 | 34 |
| Steering | 2 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 122 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2013 Dodge Durango
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.