2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 516 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (217), Structure (97), Power Train (94).
Key takeaways
- 516 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 217 | 42% |
| Structure | 97 | 19% |
| Power Train | 94 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 64 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 3% |
| Steering | 14 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while performing an oil change at the residence, the contact became aware that the transmission cooling system was inoperable and that the transmission cooler lines were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined t...
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
My vehicle has now been at the dealer two times for issues with the engine. The first time they said my lifters needed to be replaced. They rebuilt the engine to replace the lifters and other engine parts. I picked the truck up and two days later I was driving home and the engine quit on me and I had to pull to the ...
Structure - filed 2026-11-03
The bezel that attaches to the top of the grill flew off while I drove down the interstate. It went over my truck and almost hit the car behind me and in the lane next to me. The mounting points failed and most of them as still connected to the grill. The grill has some broken plastic mounting and several cracks in the...
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More for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.