2013 Gmc Sierra 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Steering (4) · Power Train (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V053000 · 692,526 vehicles
Defect: 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 originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. G
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles
Defect: 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 states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-8
Equipment 2018-04-26 · campaign 18V267000 · 6,154 vehicles
Defect: 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 Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally,
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Service bulletins (1,683)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-16 · PIT4506J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of heavy duty trucks and utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. tire pressures being set to the "tire and loading label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,683 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 206,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road, where a mobile independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed. the mechanic determined that the entire fuel system assembly needed to be r…”
2024-12-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash“i was traveling east bound on i26 when the bosch fuel pump exploded and sent metal shavings throughout the fuel system. it's the same pump gm has settled a class action lawsuit when i spoke to the adjuster i was told.my truck wasn't included but yet it has the bosch fuel pump the lawsuit is for cost me 10000 to repair. i have repair bill. and then…”
2024-08-21 · Power Train“i was hauling a load and felt a hard jolt near the transmission. the pickup went into limp mode and would not let me accelerate above 45 mph. took it to a dealership and was told the valve body had malfunctioned. i have been without a vehicle for over 40 days due to the part being back ordered. …”
2024-08-21 · Air Bags“i get a recall notice from gm but the dealer won't do the repair without me signing a waiver for any damage they may cause to the dashboard during the recalled airbag removal. can anyone get gm dealers to do the necessary repair and have accountability for any damage they may do?…”
2023-10-24 · Service Brakes“on 9/20/23 my truck suffered a brake failure in which one of the front calipers ruptured and there was a complete loss of braking. the brakes were repaired the following day and an "abs" light remained on after the brakes were repaired and the brake lines were bled. the vehicle codes were checked and a "c0110_04 pump motor circuit open" fault was…”
2023-10-04 · Power Train“tcm has failed and no replacement available …”
2023-09-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling“check engine light came on and vehicle began to have issues with transmission …”
2023-09-08 · Power Train“transmission control module i was at an intersection when the tcm malfunctioned halfway through and i lost all power to my motor. i was pulling a large trailer and cross traffic had to slam on brakes to keep from hitting me. my truck will not move faster that a few miles an hour now that it is in limp mode. i am a police officer and i had an onb…”
2023-09-05 · Power Train · 118,116 mi“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. motor would rev but i couldn't move forward or backward. i was stuck in the middle of a busy intersec…”
2023-08-24 · Suspension“i was driving 75 mph in traffic when my steering wheel jerked hard and the truck made a loud noise from underneath. lights on dash engine light and traction light on. dash read out said service stabilitrak and service traction control. i could have been hit from behind. the truck was stuck in 3rd gear. would not go but under 30 mph. this all happen…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.