Skip to content
Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2013 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
13%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 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 GMC Sierra, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.

“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

“Hello, the date and mileage above is not actual date of first incident, but is the first time I took it in for the first oil change and vehicle inspection which also was the first time I complained to the dealership about the issue. My transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear at least 4 times a month. The dealer told me that if I cant prove it or if it doesn't do it when they drive it then they cant perform a diagnostic test to fix the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573132, filed 2014-03, 5,329 miles

“Initially I felt the problem as a slight missing in the engine under very light acceleration between 40 MPH and 55mph and more pronounced under constant throttle going up grades on the highway at a speed of ~55 MPH (1400-1500 RPM). The vehicle seemed to be lugging , and then the RPM would increase by ~20% immediately for a short distance and then drop back (all at constant throttle) to 1400-1500 RPM. …”

NHTSA complaint #10633721, filed 2014-09, 8,000 miles

“The transmission on this vehicle slips sometimes between 2nd and 3rd gear and also when parked on a hill and put into drive the transmission shifts late into 1st gear.”

NHTSA complaint #10546914, filed 2013-10, 3,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Gmc Sierra 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and shift in between gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200.”

NHTSA complaint #10547613, filed 2013-10, 200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20172338%
2015611%
20141010%
2013513%
201227%
2011614%
201013%
200823%
200747%
200624%
2005119%
20041810%
20032914%
2002187%
2001145%
2000266%
1999376%
1998158%
19972812%
19962410%
1995125%
199463%
19931014%
199227%
1990211%
1988117%

Other parts of the 2013 GMC Sierra

Air bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
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 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