CarRecallWatchThe 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
2013 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Fuel Tank May Overfill and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A low fuel level sensor in the front fuel tank of these trucks may stick, causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
Most common 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the ABS independently engaged. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
The passenger side airbag recall involves the removal of the dashboard and the dealer advised the dashboard may break during this process and I am responsible for the cost to install a new one. Their estimate was $1500.00.
GM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE # 24256861.... There are over 9,000 GM trucks that are sitting idle because GM quit making this part, There are no after market replacements nationwide. When this part fails it shifts the transmission into 2-3 rd gear and goes into limp mode which if you are doing 70 on the interstate you are in for a sudden awakening. It also causes other issues like stablitrac issues there are at least 4 other issues which make the vehicle undrivable It is sad that GM has known of this failure for well over year. It should be a warranty item but is not. I just need my truck to be drivable again.....
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving down the highway at 75 MPH when the Transmission Control Module overheat and put my truck into third gear causing the truck to speed unsafe.
2013 GMC Sierra 3500 questions
Does the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500: Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Fuel Tank May Overfill and Leak, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Engine (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.