Gmc Sierra 2013
Model Sierra made in 2013 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V001000 | General Motors LLC | from 11/08/2012 to 12/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 54686 | MFR | General Motors LLC | 01/02/2013 | 01/02/2013 | 102, 114 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, express, silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, and tahoe; and gmc savana, sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles, manufactured between november 7, 2012, through december 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect, and fmvss no. 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention. the vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result, the vehicle may shift from park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the off position. the vehicle may also shift out of park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 17, 2013. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | General motors' number for this recall is 12331.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| PI-0845 | 10/01/2012 | 10047820 | Gmc/chevrolet: there may be an accumulation of diesel particulate filter soot level found when a diagnostic system check is performed and may be caused by engine control module (ecm) with a reduced engine power message. model 2011-2013 | 12/07/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PIE-0229 | 09/01/2012 | 10047379 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: hvac system, when turned on, is very noisy and there is a lack of airflow, through vents, due to blower motor failing to work properly. models 2012-2013 escalade, esv, ext; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; s | 11/28/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| PIE-0225-B | 10/01/2012 | 10047919 | Chevrolet/gmc: the 4wd fails to engage when service 4wd indicator illuminates and transfer case control module (tccm) reports possible c0379 set. models 2012-2013 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon, yukon xl. *pe | 12/10/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-5181 | 09/01/2012 | 10047419 | Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: brake pedal position (bpp) sensor has related issues after normal diagnostics, regarding connector x205, terminal concern, cruise/brake light or service stability message or reduced engine power. models 2012-2013 | 11/28/2012 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5179 | 09/01/2012 | 10047459 | Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silver | 11/28/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 150 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra 3500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact heard a loud sloshing noise of fuel coming from the fuel tank. immediately when the sound emitted a violent and forceful movement from the exterior rear of the vehicle occurred. the contact continued to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which informed the contact that the vehicle operated normally. in addition, the instrument cluster and radio would not dim in the night mode. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 150 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra 3500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact heard a loud sloshing noise of fuel coming from the fuel tank. immediately when the sound emitted a violent and forceful movement from the exterior rear of the vehicle occurred. the contact continued to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which informed the contact that the vehicle operated normally. in addition, the instrument cluster and radio would not dim in the night mode. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150. | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 150 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra 3500. while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact heard a loud sloshing noise of fuel coming from the fuel tank. immediately when the sound emitted a violent and forceful movement from the exterior rear of the vehicle occurred. the contact continued to drive. the failure occurred when driving at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the vehicle operated normally. in addition, the instrument cluster and radio would not dim in the night mode. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150. js | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 250 | ||
| Upon low speed panic stopping with the fuel guage reading 3/4 of a tank and below, there is a violent/noticable bump. like being rearended at low speed. it is a situation that gm has a bulletin out on #pit5161 or doc id:2851139 for the 2007-2012 chev. silverado and gmc sierra p/u with the 34 or 36 gallon tanks. i feel the brakes are challenged by this condition, and even more so on slippery, steep terrain. | |||