How many electrical complaints does the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500, which is about 9% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Sierra 1500's electrical system?

No recall is listed for the electrical system on the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 in this data.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Sierra 1500 is 18,300 miles.

What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?

Owners describe headlight and taillight problems including water intrusion and dimming, interior lights or door locks acting erratically, window switch failures, and abnormal voltage gauge readings.

Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

Of the 15 electrical complaints, NHTSA data links 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury to reports filed in this category for the 2013 Sierra 1500.

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, about 9% of the 162 total complaints for the year. Median failure mileage was 18,300. No recall is tied to this component for the 2013 model year.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 9% of 162
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 18,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report headlights that seize or dim unexpectedly, in one case causing loss of acceleration at night.
Some describe water or condensation building up inside headlight and taillight assemblies, blurring visibility or blowing bulbs.
Interior electrical faults show up as lights turning on and off, door locks acting up, and window switches or mirror controls failing to respond.
Several owners noticed a voltage gauge reading abnormally high (16 to 17 volts) even though dealer testing showed normal voltage.
Driver-side master window switches reportedly failed more than once on the same truck, related to a separate window-switch recall issued for other GM models.
One owner reported the park assist warning light illuminating with no fault the dealer could reproduce.

When 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2012, latest Sep 20, 2022.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Sep 2022; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (7%)
201122 (6%)
201215 (10%)
201315 (9%)
2014334 (39%)
2015216 (27%)
201663 (17%)
201767 (16%)
201849 (15%)
2019110 (16%)
202082 (17%)
202175 (13%)
202283 (14%)
202368 (14%)
202454 (15%)
202527 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500, which is about 9% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Sierra 1500's electrical system?: No recall is listed for the electrical system on the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 in this data.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Sierra 1500 is 18,300 miles.
What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?: Owners describe headlight and taillight problems including water intrusion and dimming, interior lights or door locks acting erratically, window switch failures, and abnormal voltage gauge readings.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: Of the 15 electrical complaints, NHTSA data links 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury to reports filed in this category for the 2013 Sierra 1500.