2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
577 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 43/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 21,936 miles.
Below average
Where 2023 sits among all Sierra 1500 years
What owners report
“L87 engine locked up while driving dwon the highway. I have been waiting 7 weeks for a replacement engine.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
“Transmission failure upon acceleration through intersection. Engine high revved went into Low Power Mode. Was lucky to not be rear ended with sudden loss of acceleration. Truck would also not go above 40 safely.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
“While driving on the interstate the top part of the grill flew off into following traffic.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
“Tailgate opened several times without being prompted. Once while driving, two times while in park.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
“I was driving down the road the front piece of the grill flew off the truck and hit my windshield, then flew into oncoming traffic.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
“Vehicle stalled out, lost power, left me stranded on side of road. No warning, check engine lights or any other inclination prior. Turn out to be fuel pump control module.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sierra 1500
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 48 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 21,936 miles. Half of those reports fall between 8,500 and 41,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil…
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…
Fix: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024.…
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…
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: ENGINE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with…
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024…
Led to recall campaign 25V274.
Technical service bulletins
1,242 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2023 Sierra 1500 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 drew 577 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 43/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 are engine (205 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (82), and body & structure (72).
At what mileage do 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems around 21,936 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 8,500 and 41,000 miles.
Does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.