2013 Gmc SIERRA DENALI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2013 Gmc SIERRA DENALI has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (60% of all complaints), specifically: i have a 2013 gmc sierra denali. the dashboard by the passenger airbag plate began to crack about 7 months ago and the crack is growing quickly. there are thousands of general motors vehicles doing this and they will not recall it. it can cost around $1,000 to have it fixed. i am worried the crack .

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

6 complaints

60%

• I HAVE A 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PLATE BEGAN TO CRACK ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND THE CRACK IS GROWING QUICKLY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES DOING THIS AND THEY WILL NOT RECALL IT. IT CAN COST AROUND $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I AM WORRIED THE CRACK
• THE DASH IS CRACKING SEVERELY, THERE ARE 2 CRITICAL CRACKS 1 AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND 1 AT THE GAUGE CLUSTER. THE WHOLE DASH VIBRATES AND BOUNCES WHICH IS A SAFETY CONCERNS FOR BOTH DRIVING BECAUSE IT DRAWS ATTENTION WHEN DRIVING AND ALSO THIS IS A STRUCTURE AREA THAT HOSTS THE SPEAKERS, AIRBAG,
• DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE AT LEFT CORNER OF AIRBAG. I HAVE SEEN THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM MAKES AND MODELS. EVEN THOUGH THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 32,000 MILES ON IT PRESENTLY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT 32,000 MILES FOR ANY REASON.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE A 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PLATE BEGAN TO CRACK ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND THE CRACK IS GROWING QUICKLY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES DOING THIS AND THEY WILL NOT RECALL IT. IT CAN COST AROUND $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I AM WORRIED THE CRACK ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

20%

• THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ON ITS OWN. RIGHT ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL AND ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH AMTRUST (OFFICIAL GM WARRANTY PARTNER) - BUT THEY DECLINED TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THESE CRACKS ARE IDENTICAL TO HUNDREDS I SEE POSTED FROM GM TRUCK
• DASH HAS CRACKED NEAR AIRBAG CREATING A POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT ISSUE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ON ITS OWN. RIGHT ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL AND ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH AMTRUST (OFFICIAL GM WARRANTY PARTNER) - BUT THEY DECLINED TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THESE CRACKS ARE IDENTICAL TO HUNDREDS I SEE POSTED FROM GM TRUCK”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

20%

• DASH HAS CRACKED NEAR AIRBAG CREATING A POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT ISSUE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASH HAS CRACKED NEAR AIRBAG CREATING A POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT ISSUE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: I HAVE A 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PLATE BEGAN TO CRACK ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND THE CRACK IS GROWING QUICKLY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES DOING THIS AND THEY WILL NOT RECALL IT. IT CAN COST AROUND $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I AM WORRIED THE CRACK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ON ITS OWN. RIGHT ACROSS THE CONTROL PANEL AND ON THE OUTER EDGES OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH AMTRUST (OFFICIAL GM WARRANTY PARTNER) - BUT THEY DECLINED TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THESE CRACKS ARE IDENTICAL TO HUNDREDS I SEE POSTED FROM GM TRUCK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: DASH HAS CRACKED NEAR AIRBAG CREATING A POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT ISSUE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)