2013 Gmc SIERRA 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
115 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 67 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 42 of 115 complaints (36.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 5.2% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 42 |
| Air Bags | 35 |
| Structure:Body | 21 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 42; Air Bags: 35; Structure:Body: 21; Suspension: 10; Engine: 8; Electrical System: 6; Power Train: 3; Seat Belts: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 48 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
2015: 1; 2016: 22; 2017: 21; 2018: 7; 2019: 8; 2020: 9; 2021: 19; 2022: 10; 2023: 9; 2024: 5; 2025: 4
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11360351 · 2020-09-21 (September 21, 2020)
ON 8-25-20, I TOOK MY 2013 GMC SIERRA TO AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP IN GENESEE, WI, FOR A BRAKES AND SHOCKS INSPECTION/REPAIR. THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE THEY SAID THE FRAME WAS 'BROKEN AND CRACKED' DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST PERFORATING THE FRAME. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME MY SIERRA SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE WORST FRAME DAMAGE IS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE GAS TANK. I WAS SHOCKED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS IN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT CONDITION! ON 8-26-20, I CALLED AND SENT PHOTOS (SEE ATTACHED) TO THE SERVI…
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11360351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11438949 · 2021-11-01 (November 1, 2021)
I am a mechanic by trade and I noticed on 10/28/21 that gas was leaking from my truck's fuel pump. So I ordered a new fuel pump and prepared to install it last weekend. After removing the fuel tank it became obvious that I had a more serious problem with my truck. First, the fuel leak was from a rusted out fuel pump pressure line (on the actual fuel pump). This, in and of itself could have caused a fire as it was probably spraying gas directly onto the muffler! But then I find something much worse...the Fuel Tank Support Bar was completely ro…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10908826 · 2016-09-22 (September 22, 2016)
ODOMETER 35,590 MILES, TRUCK FLUID LEAKED AT THE REAR WHEEL AND THE BRAKES ON SIDE CAUGHT FIRE. FRONT BRAKES WERE AT 6MM AND REAR BRAKES WERE AT 1MM. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED 8 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK (EVERY 7,000 - 12,000 MILES). METAL TO METAL WITH ROTORS BEING REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. 35,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 10908826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11320976 · 2020-04-13 (April 13, 2020)
AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH BRAKING THE ABS ACTIVATES IN A NON EMERGENCY STOP AND THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK WELL, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE.
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11320976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11390950 · 2021-02-01 (February 1, 2021)
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES, AND I BELIEVE, IT IS GOING TO EFFECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND DASHBOARD WIRING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING OR ENGINE STALLING AT SPEED BECAUSE OF PIECES OF DASH FALLING INTO THE WIRES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11390950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11485572 · 2022-09-20 (September 20, 2022)
The fuse box fails to give power to the vehicle causing it to stall at any given moment which can cause an accident or even death if it’s struck in traffic by another vehicle or loss of control because of no power to steer your vehicle
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11047333 · 2017-11-19 (November 19, 2017)
THERES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS GOING ON, HAVING INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKE FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, PASSENGER HEADLIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS TOO A MONTH, DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS DON'T WANT TO WORK ALL THE TIME TO TRY TO ROLL UP AND DOWN THE WINDOWS, MOVE BOTH ELECTRICAL MIRRORS, UNLOCK THE DOORS.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11047333 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11352263 · 2020-08-31 (August 31, 2020)
CRACKS ON UPPER HARD PLASTIC DASH PANEL JUST TO THE LEFT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. WORRIED THAT IF THE BAG DEPLOYS IT WILL CAUSE HARD PLASTIC SHARDS TO FILL THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ANOTHER CRACK HAS DEVELOPED JUST TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN APPROXIMATELY THE SAME PLACE. HAD THIS ALSO HAPPEN ON A 2009 GMC YUKON WHICH WE HAVE SINCE SOLD.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11352263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11387865 · 2021-01-13 (January 13, 2021)
I WENT AND GOT AN ALIGNMENT,A DAY AFTER THE STABILITRAK AND TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO SEE IF IT COULD BE FIX IT AND WAS TOLD IT DIDN'T COME ON WHEN THEY TEST DROVE IT. THE SAME DAY IT CAME ON AGAIN, SO I WENT TO A GMC DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD MY STEERING WHEEL POS SENSOR IS BAD. I WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET,GOING AND COMING FROM WORK(HAPPENS IN SAME EXACT SPOT ON THE STREET(S).THIS IS MY ONLY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION AND WHAT I NEED TO DO.
Owner-reported narrative. 94,453 miles reported. Look up ODI 11387865 at NHTSA ↗