2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 472 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (205), Power Train (91), Structure (80).
Key takeaways
- 472 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 | 205 | 43% |
| Power Train | 91 | 19% |
| Structure | 80 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 61 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2% |
| Steering | 11 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-19
Addendum to previous submission # 11760415. At 15,033 mileage again multiple codes present along with a rough running engine. Dealership service dept confirmed on 9/17/2026 verification of 10 active codes , 2 pending codes triggering check engine light. Onstar notification as well of engine issue. Prominently code...
Structure - filed 2026-09-19
On September 11, 2026, while driving my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate at approximately 70 mph on the Buckman Bridge (US 295 S), the painted upper grille/hood molding located between the hood and the top of the grille suddenly detached from the vehicle. Before I purchased the vehicle, it had sustained damage to ...
Equipment - filed 2026-09-18
On several occasions this Saris Superclamp bike rack has dropped from an upright position to a tilted position when there is a bump/dip in the road. A driver following has later reported to me that the rack/bikes falling quickly startled him and led to him braking. The bikes have not fallen from the rack when it drops ...
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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.