2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Far moreSteady
NHTSA has received 367 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 99.9 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.37, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #80 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 118% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is about the same.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-02-14 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 11 days.
367Complaints
99.9Complaints per year on the road
2.37Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
3.5%Share involving a crash or fire
164Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 130.3 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 111.4 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 83 complaints, about the same than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (44.4% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (18.0%) and Electrical (12.0%). Engine complaints are 2.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “oil”, “seized”, “towed” and “passed”. 13 reports (3.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 29 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (41% of incidents). In the last 12 months 164 new complaints were filed, versus 137 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 50% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles2.37
vs. other Chevrolet models2.18
vs. other 2023 models2.37
vs. other Full-size pickups1.02
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (83)1.0
electrical fire in rear bumper. vehicle parked not running. point of origin in area of tmp sensor trailer light plug in'
Electrical · 2026-06-05 · ODI 11742394 · Fire
On 4/09/26, while visiting friends near the border in [XXX] from [XXX] and driving on a dry paved road we lost the ability to stop the truck and engage the brake system. To avoid a crash, I drove the truck up onto the sidewalk and closed my eyes.
Brakes · 2026-04-29 · ODI 11734700 · Crash
I had the 6.2 engine replaced at 38k miles. Now at 78k miles my new engine replacement is using 1.5qrt of oil within 4k miles. I am being told i have to watch the oil every 800 miles and report back to Chevrolet.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761237
My Second motor blew up while towing my camper with my entire family in the vehicle, leaving us stranded 1 foot from interstate traffic for over an hour as we waited for a tow truck—this was GM's 3rd attempt to fix the problem. There were no warning signs.
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760259
After the recall was done on my truck, it now makes a ticking noise that wasn't there before. When I bring this to the attention of the service department at the dealership where I purchased it, they say that noise is completely normal and sent me on my way.
Engine · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760058
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 25V274000 · 2025-04-24
Summary: 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: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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: 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.
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.
Summary: 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: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
EA26005 · ENGINE · Opened 2026-08-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued …
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyClosed
RQ26001 · ENGINE · Opened 2026-01-16 · Closed 2026-08-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued …
Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
EA25007 · ENGINE · Opened 2025-10-23 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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) 2019â2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon…
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GMâs full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engineâs bottom end and i…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
367 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or about 99.9 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 44.4% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 164 new complaints were filed, versus 137 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 367 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 99.9 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.37, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #80 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 118% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is about the same.