2013 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2013

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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 25 repairs.
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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

18600 mi Overheating while at idle. Replaced fan control relay. 
19600 mi

C $178
Coolant fan motors not working. Replaced rt. and lt. coolant fans. 
117800 mi

C $150
Replaced the radiator,because the plastic side tanks had started to separate from the aluminum rad. 

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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

37700 mi

US $600
Fuel pressure sensor in the fuel tank failed. $75 part, many hours of labor. 
11000 mi engine burning oil. Consumption test started at 10,700 miles. 
17500 mi Completed oil consumption test with GM dealer, Test showed engine using half a qt in 6,400 miles. Engine considered broken in at this mileage. I am satisfied at this time. 
30000 mi check engine light came and second day started flashing-towed to dlr. Dlr said low compression in a cylinder. Poss. major engine damage. Had to cancel vacation to NH with boat. Really peaved! 
30700 mi Ck engine light was confirmed misfire on cyl #1. Needed new piston w/rings, ect. 29,500 miles. Service writer said problem was with active fuel management. Checked internet-numerous problems! 
35000 mi ck engine light cyl #7 misfire/carbon. New pistons, ect, replaced. Second time this has been replaced. Was told by dealer that Cyl#1 that had been repared in July was not done properly by other GM dealer. Needed all 8 cyl's replaced. 

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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

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