2013 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (54), Air Bags (47), Structure (30).
Key takeaways
- 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 32% |
| Air Bags | 47 | 28% |
| Structure | 30 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% |
| Engine | 11 | 7% |
| Suspension | 10 | 6% |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
| Seats | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2025-12-22
Failure of frame on left side of vehicle between frame rail and fuel tank. For a approx 10 year old vehicle that is garaged and does not drive in inclement weather this SHOULD NOT be happening.
Structure - filed 2025-10-29
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed inspection due to the rear subframe being detached from rust. The contact stated that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-255. The contact used the undercarriage wash due to r...
Engine - filed 2025-09-14
On 9-12-25 I was pulling a utility trailer when I went to back it in the driveway my 2013 gmc 1500 5.3 stalled . I restarted it only to have a lifter claddering !!!! I checked the oil it was good ! Oil pressure was good not over heating . It is just the lifter!!!!!! After doing some investigating I found that this is a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.