2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,295miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,295 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10908826, filed 2016-09, 35,590 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
42 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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