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2013 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints, typically around 45,500 miles). It is 16th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 45,500 miles.
My dash has cracked around the passenger side air bag. If air bag deploys, it could send shrapnel towards the passenger. Gm is aware of this problem but refuses to acknowledge or repair. Everett GMC told me they use to repair for $100.00. Now they want $1,600.00 and stated it would probably occur again due to cheap…
Top of dash board is cracked in numerous places above the steering wheel, center of dashboard, and around passenger airbag. Worried that this would be a safety concern in the event of an accident. There would be sharp pieces of dash board being thrown around the cab and might affect deployment of passenger air bag. I…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the fuel…
Bosch cp4 fuel pump failure. Please reference ea11-003 and find the same fuel pumps that were found to fail on audi/vw vehicles are also used on gm, ford, and dodge vehicles. Said pump failed during driving without warning causing complete engine shutdown and loss of power. Ceramic and metal internals of the pump…
Air bags
7 complaints · 15%The dashboard in my 2013 GMC sierra 2500hd has a crack that runs from the radius of the upper left hand corner of the passenger side airbag to the FWD edge of the dashboard that runs parallel to the windshield. The crack penetrates through the dashboard completely creating two separate sections with almost complete…
Steering
5 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles.
I bought my 2013 Sierra 2500 hd 4x4 used with only 42000 miles on it. Within 1000 miles of that purchase, the power steering pump failed and needed replaced. I was pulling into the gas station and almost took out a fueling tower. Power steering pumps do not fail -- they are manufacturing defects. I have had vehicles…
The vehicle loses power steering in slow conditions, normally while in parking lots or making a turn. This normally only happens when making a right hand turn. When this occurs, it is nearly impossible to continue the turn of the wheel to complete your turn. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer numerous times…
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Transmission control module failure the TCM went out one day with no warning. Sitting at a red light, the light turned green, I started to go, and got about 20 feet into the intersection when suddenly it was like my truck shifted into neutral gear. Motor would rev but I couldn't move forward or backward. I was stuck…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500. While the brakes were being serviced the technician discovered severe rust underneath the vehicle, including the frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the severe rust was due to the road conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to crack severely. The local dealer (frank kent country, 2000 e. State hwy 31, corsicana, tx 75110) was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%Brakes need to replaced because they are rusted out. Low miles on this truck. Discovered problem when braking going down hill, the truck shook. The front end vibrated. Took it in and they said the brakes are rusted. We got the truck in early 2014.
Dic displays, "service trailer brake system" trailer not connected at the time of message. No frayed, loose, or corroded wires found and fuses look good. Connections disconnected, blown out, and reconnected. Message still reads every day of driving. Seemed to start after driving in rain. Maybe just a coincidence.
Electrical
3 complaints · 7%Service stabilitrak warning light came on while driving on highway at 60mph. Truck went into "limp mode" . No trans pridal display. Truck driven slowly off highway. At the service dealer they determined that the transmission control module failed at 79,530 miles. Vehicle covered under the federal emissions warranty 8…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on february 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 11, 2021. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212328790.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2013 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500/3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, sierra 2500/3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2010 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500/3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, sierra 2500/3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, ne
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on february 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on may 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on january 24, 2022. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm'
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 2500, sierra 3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, pr, as, gu, the mp, and vi or "zone a." additionally gm is recalling certain 2011-2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 2500, sierra 3500, yukon, yukon xl and 2011-2013 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of az, ar, de, dc, il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv or "zone b." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2010-2014 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, sub
Equipment
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began june 11, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Gm's number for this recall is 18146.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2009-2014 chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd, 2009 gmc topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 series and isuzu f series, and 2009-2018 chevrolet express, and gmc savana vehicles, equipped with certain plastic-handle fire extinguishers or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (14 complaints, typically around 45,500 miles); fuel system (9 complaints, typically around 106,000 miles); air bags (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
- It is 16th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.