Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine211
- Power train91
- Structure90
- Electrical system64
- Unknown or other53
- Fuel/propulsion system35
- Engine and engine cooling23
- Service brakes14
- Steering13
- Forward collision avoidance13
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | — | 19.8 % |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | — | 19.1 % |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | — | 19.8 % |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | — | 19.1 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard & Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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.
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012027 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are found to have a back-up alarm inoperative during the Pre-Delivery Inspection. On trucks equipped with the Back Up Alarm (RPO 8S3), the alarm will be intentionally left disconnected from the assembly plant. Technician will reroute the harness and plug it in. |
| 11012009 | This bulletin helps aid the tech in possible transmission noise that may be normal or abnormal depending on the concern noted. |
| 11012001 | This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a vehicle with this issue, they can contact TCSC to have the software for the MDI backdated to communicate properly. |
| 11011996 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative. |
| 11011989 | This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 11011983 | This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering additional information from technicians in regard to diesel fuel on the ground. |
| 11011965 | This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y175 Multiple Updates for IOK. |
| 11011946 | This informational bulletin provides information on Outside Rear View Mirror Defog or Defrost Times Different for Passenger and Driver Mirrors. |
| 11011900 | This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. |
| 11011885 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
| 11011881 | This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for requesting further information from technicians in regard to having the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC). |
| 11011872 | This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly. |
| 11011867 | This Preliminary information communicates a issue where the park assist module can set current communication dtc's due to a timing issue and it may have nothing related to the customers complaint. A software update will beavailable to repair these false DTC's |
| 11011866 | This Preliminary information communicates that the inner tailgate cannot be disabled if the vehicle is not equipped with passive entry. |
| 11011857 | This Preliminary information communicatesDiagnostic Tips When Having Difficulties Programming Or Adding Key Fobs / Transmitters. |
| 11011856 | This Preliminary information communicatesto the technician on the a potential causefor Buzz/rattle/vibration from the passenger side when the vehicle is under light load, with a 3.0L LZ0 Engine. |
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011704 | This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures. |
| 11011694 | This Preliminary information communicates Thus the active safety systems maybe inoperable and to perform a module reset to correct. |
| 11011693 | This Preliminary information communicates how to recover the Image Processing Module. |
| 11011689 | This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue. |
| 11011687 | This Preliminary information communicationprovides information to the technician on installing Regular Production Option Code UVC Rearview Camera.Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 152. The information can be found at http://www.gmupfitter.com/ under the "Technical Bulletin" Tab and then "Show all bulletins." |
| 11011682 | This Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer message. |
| 11011476 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Upper Grille Deflector Detachment
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation