MYRModel Year Report

2013 GMC Sierra 2500

● Typical for this model
2013 GMC Sierra 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:39.464Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
46
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 48 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 160 complaints 2004: 143 complaints 2004 2005: 115 complaints 2006: 66 complaints 2007: 83 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 31 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 63 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 46 complaints 2013 46 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 89 complaints 2016: 59 complaints 2017: 37 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 79 complaints 2020 2021: 51 complaints 2022: 45 complaints 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 14 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 48 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 134 complaints 2002 2003: 160 complaints 2004: 143 complaints 2004 2005: 115 complaints 2006: 66 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 31 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 63 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 46 complaints 2013 46 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 89 complaints 2016: 59 complaints 2016 2017: 37 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 79 complaints 2020 2021: 51 complaints 2022: 45 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 48 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 134 complaints 2002 2003: 160 complaints 2004: 143 complaints 2004 2005: 115 complaints 2006: 66 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 31 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 63 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 46 complaints 2013 46 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 89 complaints 2016: 59 complaints 2016 2017: 37 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 79 complaints 2020 2021: 51 complaints 2022: 45 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 104 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026

2013: 46 complaints

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YearComplaints
19941
199714
199815
199936
200048
2001134
2002134
2003160
2004143
2005115
200666
200783
200863
200931
201010
201163
201230
201346
201430
201589
201659
201737
201835
201932
202079
202151
202245
202332
2024104
202528
202614

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 7 reports
CRASH
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I was traveling east bound on i26 when the Bosch fuel pump exploded and sent metal shavings throughout the fuel system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-18

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

15% · 7 reports
CRASH
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Cracked dash going from the passenger side airbag cover to the dash vent. Also, the mounting bracket for the sames vent clip is broken causing the dash cover to bounce around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-27

The dashboard in my 2013 GMC sierra 2500HD has a crack that runs from the radius of the upper left hand corner of the passenger side airbag to the fwd edge of the dashboard that runs parallel to the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-25

Steering

11% · 5 reports
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The vehicle loses power steering in slow conditions, normally while in parking lots or making a turn. This normally only happens when making a right hand turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-30

Power train

11% · 5 reports
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Transmission Control Module failure The TCM went out one day with no warning. Sitting at a red light, the light turned green, I started to go, and got about 20 feet into the intersection when suddenly it was like my truck shifted into neutral gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05

Structure

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

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    2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.