How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500, which is about 20% of the 162 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Sierra 1500's structure or body?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Sierra 1500.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Sierra 1500 is 65,435 miles.

What are the most common structure and body complaints on this truck?

Owners most often describe dashboard cracking near the airbag areas, seat backs collapsing while driving, hood latch rattling, and water leaking into the headlight assembly.

Has anyone been hurt by these structure and body issues?

NHTSA records one injury and zero crashes and fires tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500.

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, about 20% of its 162 total complaints for the year. Common issues include dashboard cracking near the airbags, seat back collapse, hood latch rattling, and water intrusion around the headlights. Median mileage at failure is 65,435, and no related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 33; 20% of 162
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 65,435 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks and fractures form above or near the passenger and driver airbag housings, sometimes making a popping sound while driving.
Driver seat backs suddenly collapse or fall backward while the vehicle is in motion, in one case nearly causing a crash.
Hood latch fails to hold the hood tight, causing rattling above 35 mph and, in one case, hood denting.
Wind or air noise enters through the driver side door and window seals at highway speed, with dealers unable to permanently fix it.
Water becomes trapped inside the headlight assembly and affects visibility while driving.
Rodents chew through wiring coated with soy or peanut-based material, causing engine light warnings and drivability issues.

When 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2013, latest Oct 29, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500, which is about 20% of the 162 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Sierra 1500's structure or body?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Sierra 1500 is 65,435 miles.
What are the most common structure and body complaints on this truck?: Owners most often describe dashboard cracking near the airbag areas, seat backs collapsing while driving, hood latch rattling, and water leaking into the headlight assembly.
Has anyone been hurt by these structure and body issues?: NHTSA records one injury and zero crashes and fires tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sierra 1500.