Worst 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 159 | 3 | — | 14,035 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 70 | 2 | — | 41,389 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 47 | 2 | 2 | 31,890 mi | |
| Body Structure | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 22 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | — | 23,638 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | — | 28,550 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 6,748 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Exterior Trim | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Warning:Lamp | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,787,350 vehicles.
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."
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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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