The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle veered to the side of the road and was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times where the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The worst 2013 GMC Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags7
- Electrical5
- Steering5
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags7
- Electrical5
- Steering5
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration2
- Lights2
- Driver assistance1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
- Risk
- Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
Recall number 13V544000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
- Risk
- If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and GMC at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
Recall number 13V615000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
- Risk
- As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1‑800‑630‑2438. Cadillac owners may call 1‑866‑982‑2339. GMC owners may call 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 13V001000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 GMC Sierra 248
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition...
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the part restriction for the...
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Engine
- Equipment
2013 GMC Sierra fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 21-22 | 17-18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
What 2013 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags).The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the drivers seat and both side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to his face, experienced blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The contact called the local dealer but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. GM was contacted , sent an engineer who pretty much indicated parts failure. Since then consumer has not been contacted.
2013 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer referenced recall n212328790.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely loose. When driving over bumps in the road, there was an abnormal noise heard from the steering column to the steering wheel. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v339000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 05/03/16*lj the local repair shop, found two spline shafts in the steering column worn. The repairs were done at no charge. Updated 05/05/16.
"takata recall". Cracked dash stationary
I have a 2013 sierra denali hd. I am very ocd with this vehicle as to I only drive it on week-ends, etc. Truck is stored in climate controlled garage. Just turned over 42k miles. I have a professional detailing service detail this truck. I picked up my truck today and was told that they found a crack in the dash located behind the instrument cluster. Only 6k miles out of warranty. How convenient for gm. I plan on talking to dealer that services my truck tomorrow and get their input.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer to be diagnosed. The technicians informed the contact that the diesel reluctant tank assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Cracked dashboard
The steering on the pickup truck sticks, locks up for a moment then frees itself. I have been having on and off issues since but the dealership is already trying to get out of any responsibility already stating this is out of warranty at this date. Salt lake valley gmc has been aware of the issue since day one. This has become a saftey issue, the vehicle in question is not safe to drive at this time and I am left holding the bag for a mystery they cannot solve (or gm is covering up yet another problem) note this truck is the duramax 2500.
First incident -bfgoodrich mud terrain km2 tire tread separated from tire causing damage to running board on right front. Was on interstate going about 55 MPH. Second incident- 1 of original set of 4 is now on back again on interstate going approximately 65 MPH tire separated and caused damage to right fender.
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Questions about the 2013 GMC Sierra
Is the 2013 GMC Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2013 GMC Sierra, fewer than a typical Sierra model year.
What is the 2013 GMC Sierra year score?
The 2013 GMC Sierra scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Sierra: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 GMC Sierra?
Airbags, with 7 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles. Next is electrical (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Sierra have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, diesel and power train.
What year does the GMC Sierra have bad airbags?
The GMC Sierra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (29 complaints), 2000 (17 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 GMC Sierra get?
Official estimates for the 2013 GMC Sierra range from 15 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.0L 8-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 20 city and 23 highway.
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