What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Typical pattern

6% of complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (203 complaints), typically at 2.6 yr or about 20,000 miles.

Complaints
635
Median age at failure
2.8 yr
Median mileage
23,000 n=52
Crash / fire / tow
4.9% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
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Engine
203 reports · 20,000 mi
2.6 yr
3.9%
Power train
90 reports · 57,000 mi
2.8 yr
6.7%
Structure
79 reports · 50,000 mi
3.3 yr
0%
Electrical system
61 reports · 12,000 mi
2.8 yr
8.2%
Other
50 reports
2.9 yr
0%
Fuel / propulsion
34 reports
3.4 yr
2.9%
Engine cooling
21 reports · 29,000 mi
2.8 yr
23.8%
Collision avoidance
16 reports
3.4 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V274000 2025-04-24
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

24V674000 2024-09-12
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

22V903000 2022-12-08
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 10 mo in service
Battery - Total discharge of the battery. 2023 GMC Sierra Denali purchased in Jan 2023. In July 2023, vehicle with 3800 miles door would not open, engine turn on, etc with electrical system completely inoperable. Upon checking the battery, it had 0% charge.
Electrical system mileage not reported 10 mo in service
Upon start up the HVAC fan speed reduces by self and will not increase by own in auto mode.
Electrical system 7,780 mi 11 mo in service
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,780.
Engine mileage not reported 3 mo in service
At just 600 miles, the 2023 GMC Sierra 3.0 Duramax gave out a check engine light. The code reader displayed a P0402. The truck had a very strong fume odor. The truck was taken to service two times. GM engineering made tests on the truck and concluded that the truck needs to be reprogrammed. I have a case number established with GM (case number 9-9217617941). If the program is bad, why release the product to the public? See attached invoice for details. This issue is present on almost all LZ0 GMC trucks based on people I've met in forums. Please help us.

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