2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 36%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,525miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, 36% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,525 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went underneath my sierra today and found the entire frame is extremely rusted. Upon closer examination I found a 3 inch by 3/4 inch hole rusted through. This truck just turned 6 years old and has 100000 miles . This is a saftey issue because with the truck being able to tow heavy loads.”
NHTSA complaint #11194762, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles“The dashboard suddenly cracked near the passenger side airbag. It appears to be in the corner of the airbag where, if deployed could possibly damage the airbag causing a malfunction which could result in serious injury or death. As of now, I am not aware of any recalls for this however, I have found an article where GM is not claiming responsibility for cracked dashboards.”
NHTSA complaint #10870126, filed 2016-05, 33,000 miles“Cracked dashboard the dashboard of my Gmc sierra as a vertical crack running directly next to the passenger side airbag. This happened suddenly while at a stand still. My concerns is what happens should my truck endure a crash. I worry that the broken dashboard could interfere with the performance of my airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10893648, filed 2016-08, 58,000 miles“My dashboard is cracking/cracked on my 2013 Gmc sierra. Getting worse and worse. I have noticed similar complaints online. A lot of them. Looks to me like a manufacturer defect. Therefore, I am filing this complaint”
NHTSA complaint #11164889, filed 2019-01, 103,000 miles“Heard a laud pop and grinding noise on my 2013 5.3 vortex v8 Gmc from the motor where I had to stop it because I thought my motor was going to luck up on me. I pulled over on the side of the road on missouri and triviz. Where my wife had to pick me up 1 hour after the the fact to haul it back home. Got home where I did my research to find parts and labor coast for my truck and came across some active class action lawsuits on Gmc for same tape of engine the 5.3 vortex and same and 1 year older or 1 year newer having the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376262, filed 2020-11, 177,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 15 | 12% |
| 2024 | 34 | 9% |
| 2023 | 56 | 11% |
| 2022 | 76 | 13% |
| 2021 | 46 | 8% |
| 2020 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 | 45 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 8% |
| 2017 | 35 | 10% |
| 2016 | 35 | 10% |
| 2015 | 67 | 9% |
| 2014 | 92 | 12% |
| 2013 | 42 | 36% |
| 2012 | 37 | 35% |
| 2011 | 73 | 26% |
| 2010 | 46 | 27% |
| 2009 | 38 | 16% |
| 2008 | 42 | 11% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
36 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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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