2013 GMC Sierra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 GMC Sierra, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“My husband was driving home in traffic when a woman driving the opposite direction decided to pass a vehicle. He swerved to avoid a head on collision which meant he had to go off of the road. When he attempted to get back on the road the truck shot across to the other side of the road. The dps officer told my husband he hit a culvert and flipped 5- 6 times. Witnesses had to pull him out of the truck and had mentioned there was a slight fire that they put out. During all of this none of the airbags deployed. He went to the doctor the following day to get checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #10588319, filed 2014-05, 19,700 miles“Vehicle's volt gauge read's between 16 and 17 volt's. Constantly. Taken to dealer and was told after there testing of the system all reading were at 14.4 to 14.7 volts. They could not duplicate problem. When leaving dealership waited after starting to watch gauge as driving down the highway. Gauge still reading between 16 and 17 volts. Have now contacted Gmc customer service for further help.”
NHTSA complaint #10680139, filed 2015-01, 12,700 miles“Mice, rabbits etc. Chewed through wires because Gmc puts peanut oil on their wires. Gmc dealer said they would fix wires but the problem will persist because peanut oil is bait for these animals. This is a problem that was reported on a 2012 vehicle. This could cause fires etc and needs to be fixed. The vehicle wasn't running right, engine light was on and chewed wires were discovered. Were told by Gmc dealer there is no permanent fix because they use peanut oil because its cheap! We've only had the vehicle since september 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568200, filed 2014-03, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that while reversing, the park assist light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 9/17/13”
NHTSA complaint #10532369, filed 2013-07, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Gmc Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact heard a loud sloshing noise of fuel coming from the fuel tank. Immediately when the sound emitted a violent and forceful movement from the exterior rear of the vehicle occurred. The contact continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which informed the contact that the vehicle operated normally. In addition, the instrument cluster and radio would not dim in the night mode. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486179, filed 2012-11, 150 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10114292Oct 13, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 21% |
| 2003 | 31 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Sierra
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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