Fifth generation (GMT T1XX)
2023 GMC Sierra 1500
The most reported problem on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is engine failure, with 114 complaints, usually around 25,000 miles.
- 482owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 5involved a crash
- 26,634median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Sierra 1500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 has 482 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.4 times the median of 201 for 2023 pickups on this site. Of the 13 Sierra 1500 model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- The 2023 sits level with the years around it, at 120 complaints for each year on the road next to 117 for the 2022 and 121 for the 2024.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Engine failure has 114 complaints and stalling has 95, out of 482 in all. A quarter of the 47 owners who gave a mileage for engine failure saw it by about 17,000 miles, and half by about 25,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 8 of the 482 complaints (2%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 5 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Engine failure and stalling share a recall on the same system (25V-274). Trim coming off has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2025, with 213 complaints, 4.7 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 197 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine failure, knocking or rod bearing, 114 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
482 complaints is 3.2 times the median 2023 model on this site and 2.4 times the median 2023 pickup. Among the 13 Sierra 1500 model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
GMC filed 1,256 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. 72 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 5 bulletins · 114 complaints
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine lifter bores may be oversized. Dealers are to replace the engine.
3 more on this problem
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine block was produced with cracks. Dealers are to replace the engine.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the overhead camshaft ladder assembly was mis-built and installed on the engine. Dealers will replace the engine.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 11 bulletins · 95 complaints
This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
9 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stored.
This service bulletin provides repair information for Engine Wire Harness Chafing to correct customer concerns of IPC Gauges Sweep, IPC Warning Message, SES/Check Engine/MIL, No Start/ No Crank, Runs Rough, Stalls, Reduced Engine Power, Various DTCs.
This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Loss of Power, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Erratic, MIL Illuminated - DTC P023F and/or P129F Set.
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
This Preliminary information communicates some diagnostic tips to inspect for no/low voltage at the ECM for a customers complaints of a SES MIL, Crank No Start, stalling DTC's: P16A7 and/or P16AF.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of After a Remote Start When the Start Button Is Pressed the Engine May Stall or Will Not Restart.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue when remote start is used the engine may stall when the push to start button is pressed. On certain models, dealerships are to reprogram the BCM to correct the issue.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue when remote start is used the engine may stall when the push to start button is pressed. Engineering is working on a fix.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if a customer comments that their vehicle equipped with a 6L80, 6L90, 8L90, 10L80, or 10L1000 transmission has a harsh shift, shudder, stall or high transmission fluid temperature concern ...
Trim or a body panel comes off while driving 1 bulletin · 59 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the foam strip between the I/P trim and base of the windshield detaching from the upper I/P trim panel.
Check engine light or misfire 25 bulletins · 43 complaints
Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant control valve to fail. If this condition were to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set.
This bulletin advises the tech that the Exhaust Roller Follower may be the issue with the engine Ticking noise, misfire or rough run and what to replace if found the cause.
23 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of injector related DTC's with malfunction indicator lamp on and potential rough idle
This bulletin provides a procedure to perform a diagnostic check to verify if DTCs P18AE and/or P0700 Set returns when reset and to clear the codes and validate code does not set again.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is working on a fix.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test the intake manifold for any possible leaks that may cause the customers concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0172, P026D, P2459, and/or P2A00 Set.
This bulletin advises the technician of a possible kinked coolant hose that might be causing the customers concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P026A Set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Icing, Check Engine Lamp Illuminated, Possible P0299, P2227, and/or P0300 DTCs Set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on DIC, and having DTCs P0202, P0203 Set.
Plus 13 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 20 bulletins · 30 complaints
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly.
• Improves Check Engine Light accuracy. • Improves behavior of aero shutter system in freezing temperatures. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle.
18 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates that you may notice a black screen on their radio display. This can happen for a period of a couple seconds or the entire ignition cycle. Engineering is aware of the issue and investigating.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y175 – Multiple Updates for IOK.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio ...
Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have a condition where the battery is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update. Dealers are to reprogram the serial data gateway module and the radio.
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which a transmission control body screen detaches from the spacer plate when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold weather conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the Transmission Control Module.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y171 – Multiple Updates.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version Y172 – Multiple Updates for IOK.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rearview driver information camera intermittent in low light conditions - replace camera.
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.
This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen.
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Windshield cracks or distorts 2 bulletins · 27 complaints
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the rear glass if found water leaking past the urethane seal.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 5 bulletins · 23 complaints
This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers? information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated due to a U0672 setting. Advises the technician to perform Electric Engine Coolant Pump connection inspections.
3 more on this problem
This bulletin advises the technician of a possible coolant hose that might be kinked causing the customer concern.
This bulletin advises the technician to Inspect the position of the head gasket locating tabs to determine if the head gasket(s) has been possibly installed backwards to correct a concern of an Engine Thermostat Tick Noise and/or Running Hot.
This bulletin advises the technician of a possible coolant hose that might be kinked causing the customers concern.
Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close 3 bulletins · 20 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates that the inner tailgate cannot be disabled if the vehicle is not equipped with passive entry.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the minor tailgate will not open due to an aftermarket device installed on the vehicle.
1 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern.
Complaints filed by year
213 complaints came in 2025, 4.7 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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 filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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 GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
All 3 recalls on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine failure, with 114 of the 482 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 25,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems start?
Of the 128 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 13,000 miles and half by about 27,000.
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has about as many complaints as both the 2022 and the 2024: 120 a year against 117 and 121.
How many 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
8 of them (2%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for engine failure on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 25V-274. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.