2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 22%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, 22% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I haven't had the truck for that long and I take very good care of it. So the fact that my door handles and siding are falling off of the truck just shows that you used very cheap products for a non-cheap vehicle. Gmc should be ashamed. I'm thinking about going with a ford. Didn't see any bullshit problems like this on their recall list”
NHTSA complaint #11043621, filed 2017-11, 54,000 miles“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“As I was driving down a smooth interstate highway, heard a pop and noticed the dash had cracked at the corner of the passenger air bag and started making a noise. A few days later the same thing happened, but on the drivers side above the instrument cluster. The one crack has become a cut/scrape hazard while cleaning. I assume that it will become larger. Possibly exposing the air bag assembly to damaging heat and sun exposure.”
NHTSA complaint #10992342, filed 2017-05, 84,000 miles“'tajara recall' I have a consern about my dash cover it's crack from where the passenger airbag and the center of the of the dash. Wile going in google how to replace the dash there wher a numeres of complaints about the same issue on all Gmc sierra and chevy silverado from years 2007-2013. I think this could be a safety consern in case of an accident and air bags ignite the dash cover could break in pieces and and someone could get seriously injured I'm saying for my safety and my family safety as well .”
NHTSA complaint #11193416, filed 2019-04, 65,435 miles“My dashboard has a crack that appeared today that's located on the top left corner of my passenger side airbag. I called GM today and told them of the situation and they stated that they're aware of these cracks however there isn't a recall due to it not being a safety issue while driving. The GM lady asked me how many miles are on my truck so I told her it only has 29,204 miles and I'm the original first owner and bought my truck brand new from the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917701, filed 2016-10, 29,204 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10252124Mar 21, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10249745Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 31 | 8% |
| 2023 | 94 | 19% |
| 2022 | 107 | 18% |
| 2021 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 4% |
| 2014 | 31 | 4% |
| 2013 | 25 | 22% |
| 2012 | 21 | 20% |
| 2011 | 45 | 16% |
| 2010 | 34 | 20% |
| 2009 | 20 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
42 complaintsAir bags
36 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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