Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 GMC Sierra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Label/FMVSS 303
- Summary
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
- Consequence
- Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
Transfer Pump Failure may result in Engine Stall
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
- Consequence
- If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
Shifting out of Park/FMVSS 102/FMVSS 114
- Summary
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
- Consequence
- As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
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Owner complaints (47)
47 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 47 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 19.1% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 19.1% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 10.6% |
| Power train | 5 | 10.6% |
| Steering | 5 | 10.6% |
| Structure | 5 | 10.6% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 8.5% |
| Engine | 3 | 6.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 6.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4.3% |
How 2013 compares with other Sierra years
Best and worst Sierra years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44 | 1 |
| 2010 | 44 | 0 |
| 2011 | 71 | 2 |
| 2012 | 39 | 2 |
| 2013 | 47 | 3 |
| 2014 | 115 | 11 |
| 2015 | 75 | 6 |
| 2016 | 36 | 2 |
| 2017 | 75 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 418 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 L 8-cyl · CVT | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 418 |
| 6 L 8-cyl · CVT | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 500 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 532 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 | 520 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 564 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 573 |
| 4.8 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 598 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 618 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 625 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 623 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2013 GMC Sierra FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 13V544000 (equipment), 13V615000 (fuel system), 13V001000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 GMC Sierra problems?
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (9), Unknown or other (9), Electrical system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2013 GMC Sierra get?
EPA rates the 6 L 8-cyl · CVT version at 20 city, 23 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2013 Sierra compare with other years?
Among the 2009–2018 GMC Sierra model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (17) and the 2014 the most (115). The 2013 drew 47. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.