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2013 GMC Sierra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 GMC Sierra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 66,227 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 13V544000 2015-10-30 1,808 affected
Defect

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…

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 13V615000 2013-12-11 9,733 affected
Defect

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…

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…

POWER TRAIN 13V001000 2013-01-02 54,686 affected
Defect

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,…

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,…

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.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
7
3crashes1fires6injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
1crashes1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
5
STEERING
5
SERVICE BRAKES
4
2crashes2injuries
ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
Total complaints46

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags).the contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the drivers seat and both side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-03-06

“2013 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer referenced recall n212328790.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-10-12

“I have a 2013 sierra denali hd. I am very ocd with this vehicle as to I only drive it on week-ends, etc. Truck is stored in climate controlled garage. Just turned over 42k miles. I have a professional detailing service detail this truck. I picked up my truck today and was told that they found a…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-03-23

“I have a 2013 sierra denali hd. I am very ocd with this vehicle as to I only drive it on week-ends, etc. Truck is stored in climate controlled garage. Just turned over 42k miles. I have a professional detailing service detail this truck. I picked up my truck today and was told that they found a…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-03-23

“"takata recall". Cracked dash stationary”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-12-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer to be diagnosed. The technicians informed the contact that the diesel reluctant tank assembly would have to be…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-12-07

“Cracked dashboard”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-11-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely loose. When driving over bumps in the road, there was an abnormal noise heard from the steering column to the steering wheel. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v339000…”

STEERING · reported 2015-09-19
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 GMC Sierra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.