2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
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.
“We went to fasten rear driver side seat belt and the buckle mechanism fell apart which has left the driver side rear seat unusable. Vehicle was stationary in a parking lot. Passenger had to move into the middle seat to remain secure.”
NHTSA complaint #10917166, filed 2016-10, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags inadvertently deployed, causing the seat belts lock into place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an inspection however, the results were not made available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11503130, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
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 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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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