2013 GMC Sierra 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving carrying a full load in the back of the truck, the engine began to lose power, started running rough and then died without any warning within a matter of seconds. No indicator light or warnings were displayed. We were traveling in the number one lane during heavy traffic and had difficulty trying to stop with no power nearly causing an accident. We were left stranded in the fast lane of a large intersection during heavy traffic causing a large traffic jam. …”
NHTSA complaint #11418356, filed 2021-05Related recalls
- 17V664000Oct 19, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2011–2015, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2011–2015
Related service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 12% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 33% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 30% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology