CarRecallWatchThe 2013 GMC Sierra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2013 GMC Sierra recalls
Undersized CNG fuel-only label may raise fire risk
Certain 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, plus 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, have a CNG fuel-only label with text smaller than federal safety standards require.
Most common 2013 GMC Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
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.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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.*JB
"TAKATA RECALL". CRACKED DASH STATIONARY
2013 GMC Sierra questions
Does the 2013 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 GMC Sierra: Undersized CNG fuel-only label may raise fire risk; Fuel System, Diesel; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Sierra?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Electrical System (5), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 GMC Sierra 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.