2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11610040 (filed 08/21/2024): “I was hauling a load and felt a hard jolt near the transmission. the pickup went into limp mode and would not let me accelerate above 45 mph. took it to a dealership and was told the valve body had malfunctioned. i have been without a vehicle for over 40 days due to the part being back ordered.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11548158 (filed 10/04/2023): “Tcm has failed and no replacement available…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11543326 (filed 09/08/2023): “Transmission control module i was at an intersection when the tcm malfunctioned halfway through and i lost all power to my motor. i was pulling a large trailer and cross traffic had to slam on brakes to keep from hitting me. my truck will not move faster that a few miles an hour now that it is in…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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