2013 GMC Sierra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 GMC Sierra, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.
“At this occurrence the hood latch does not keep the hood tight when closed. The hood rattles at speeds over 35mph and appears as though it is going to open. As a result of attempting to sufficiently securing the hood, I subsequently dented the hood. I have had the body department at the local dealership look at it and they found that the hood latch needed to be adjusted. After another 2500 miles, this rattle has returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551218, filed 2013-11, 3,000 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 driving at 60 MPH, an abnormal noise of simulating air entered the vehicle from the driver side. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where it was diagnosed that the rear and front driver side foam seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10664711, filed 2014-12, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112264Jan 7, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
- 10112247Sep 23, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the roof beacon switch. The roof beacon switch will be left disconnected from the assembly…
- 10112024Jan 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger…
- 10112377Nov 26, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have tailgate may not lower slowly like the New 2014 Silverado 1500 / Sierra…
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10112429Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to…
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10051905Feb 1, 2013Gmc/chevrolet: the passenger and/or driver door module courtesy lights calibrations are the same, with or without, door panel courtesy lights. Model 2007-2013 avalanche…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 21% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 21% |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 18% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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