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Top-Rated 2013 Trucks: Initial Quality
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) is a benchmark survey of new-vehicle buyers that measures the things that have gone right and the things that have gone wrong during the first 90 days of ownership. Tens of thousands of people provide the market research firm with valuable feedback regarding which vehicle systems break down or malfunction, how frequently this occurs, and what vehicle systems are difficult to understand and use.
The models included in this Top-Rated 2013 Trucks buyer's guide received the highest overall ratings in the 2013 IQS. Below, listed in alphabetical order, are the five pickup trucks that qualify for our buying guide. They are all built by General Motors.
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche enters its final year of sales before retirement. Sold in LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels, each 2013 Avalanche carries a Black Diamond Edition designation to mark the final year of production. A 320-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 engine with Active Fuel Management technology is standard equipment, providing up to 8,100 lbs. of towing capacity and 1,397 lbs. of payload capacity.
The 2013 Silverado 1500 enters the home stretch of a 7-year run with standard powertrain grade braking, a couple of new colors, and free scheduled maintenance for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles of ownership. For the 2014 model year, the Silverado 1500 is replaced by a completely redesigned version. In the meantime, the 2013 Silverado is sold in WT (Work Truck), LS, LT, LTZ, XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy), and Hybrid trim levels in a variety of cab styles and powertrains. Maximum towing capacity measures 10,700 lbs. while maximum payload capacity measures 1,937 lbs. The Silverado Hybrid gets 21 mpg in combined driving, according to the EPA.
