2013 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Failure of frame on left side of vehicle between frame rail and fuel tank. For a approx 10 year old vehicle that is garaged and does not drive in inclement weather this SHOULD NOT be happening.”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“I hit a bump and both rear shock mounts blew off the rear cross member because the frame is rusted out despite having rust protection. It is available for inspection. The truck then began bouncing wildly. Meanwhile the underside of the bed isn't rusted at all, not one speck. It just seems weird to…”
filed Aug 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.