2013 GMC Sierra Specifications

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    • 2013 GMC Sierra Model Years
    201120122013

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
    Production Years for Series : 2011 - 2013
    Price : MSRP: $21,945-48,610
    Invoice: $21,067-45,207
    Weight : 4643 lbs | 2106.029 kg
    V 6
    Displacement : 4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.
    Power : 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 9.2:1
    Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Sequential Fuel Injection
    Redline : 5600 RPM
    Ignition system :Direct Composite Distributor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4807 cc | 293.3 cu in. | 4.8 L.
    Power : 302 HP (222.272 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Torque :305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 8.8:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Cast-Aluminum
    Sequential Fuel Injection
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    Ignition system :Coil-Near-Plug
    V 8
    Displacement : 5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.
    Power : 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM
    Torque :335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Compression : 9.9:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Cast-Aluminum
    Sequential Fuel Injection
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    V 8
    Displacement : 5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.
    Power : 326 HP (239.936 KW) @ 5300 RPM
    Torque :348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Compression : 9.9:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Cast-Aluminum
    Sequential Fuel Injection
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    V 8
    Displacement : 6162 cc | 376.0 cu in. | 6.2 L.
    Power : 403 HP (296.608 KW) @ 5700 RPM
    Torque :417 Ft-Lbs (565 NM) @ 4300 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-Aluminum block and head
    Sequential Fuel Injection
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    Transmission:
    4 Automatic

    1st Gear : 3.06
    2nd Gear : 1.63
    3rd Gear : 1.00
    4th Gear : 0.70
    NHTSA Crash-Test Results
    2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD
    Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating Risk of Rollover 19.1%

    Component

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20120709
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V615000
    SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
    ConsequenceIf the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyGeneral Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20120809
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V544000
    SummaryGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 'Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles.' In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
    ConsequenceText that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
    RemedyGM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20121108
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V001000
    SummaryGeneral 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.
    ConsequenceAs 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.
    RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 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.
    NotesGeneral 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.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    2013 Averages
    Avg. Home : $289,500
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.44
    Total Car Production : 11,066,432

    For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 GMC Sierra? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has wheelbase sizes of 119.00-, 133.00-, 143.50-, 157.50-inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2013 GMC Sierra? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has lengths of 205.60-, 224.50-, 230.20-, 249.20-inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2013 GMC Sierra? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has a width of 79.60 inches.

    Q: How much headroom does the 2013 GMC Sierra have?A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has 41.20- to 41.50-inches of headroom.

    Q: How much legroom does the 2013 GMC Sierra have?A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has legroom of 41.30 inches.

    Q: What is the 2013 GMC Sierra's towing capacity?A: The 2013 GMC Sierra has a towing capaicty of 9700.00 lbs.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2013 GMC Sierra? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra was offered as a Truck, Extended Cab, Long Box, Truck, Extended Cab, Standard Box, Truck, Regular Cab, Long Box, Truck, Regular Cab, Standard Box.

    Q: How much did the 2013 GMC Sierra cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra had an MSRP of $21,945 - $$48,610 (USD).

    Q: What engines did the 2013 GMC Sierra have? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra had the following engine options: V 6 (4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (4807 cc | 293.3 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 302 HP (222.272 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 326 HP (239.936 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6162 cc | 376.0 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 403 HP (296.608 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 417 Ft-Lbs (565 NM) @ 4300 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 2013 GMC Sierra have? A: The 2013 GMC Sierra had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.

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