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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 review

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

12 city, 18 highway, 14 combined

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5 out of 5

6 customer reviews
The 2013 GMC Sierra is a truck that customers like for its comfort, convenience features, and styling. Customers also like the gas mileage and say it's easy to drive. The truck handles difficult situations like a champ and has excellent fuel economy for an SUV of this size. Based on customer reviews, the cab is roomy enough for 6 adults comfortably with plenty of headroom available in all directions.

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

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RepairPal gave the GMC Sierra 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks GMC Sierra 1500 4th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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GMC Sierra 1500 features and specs

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SLE 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Start
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Long Bed
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.8L

Horsepower

302

Torque (ft-lbs)

305

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

26

Wheelbase

119"

Overall length

205.6"

Width

80"

Height

73.6"

Leg room

F 41.3"

Head room

F 41.5"

Front tires

P245/70R17

Rear tires

P245/70R17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

705/8900 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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