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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, and owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
485
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–26
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 25V274000 Reported 597,571 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    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…

  2. Software (service brakes) and lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 24V674000 Reported 449,671 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    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…

  3. Software (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V903000 Reported 740,108 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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,…

    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…

485 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,919 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 213 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 at highway/interstate speed, the front upper grille molding/deflector unexpectedly detached from the vehicle. There was no collision or known impact immediate”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Structure

“600 miles and 3 months out of warranty the dash completely disappeared. Dealership says the costs is in excess of $1600 to fix the issue. I have researched this and it is a common problem with these t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 GMC Sierra (Sierra 2WD, Sierra 4WD, Sierra 4WD AT4X, Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–26 mpg
City / Highway14–24 / 17–29
FuelDiesel, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2.7/3/5.3/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd; Automatic 8-spd

Compare GMC Sierra 1500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 GMC Sierra 1500013
1995 GMC Sierra 150003
1996 GMC Sierra 150005
1997 GMC Sierra 1500383
1998 GMC Sierra 1500259
1999 GMC Sierra 15001158
2000 GMC Sierra 15001181
2001 GMC Sierra 15002140
2002 GMC Sierra 15001166
2003 GMC Sierra 15001180
2004 GMC Sierra 15002212
2005 GMC Sierra 15000177
2006 GMC Sierra 15000145
2007 GMC Sierra 15002262
2008 GMC Sierra 15002381
2009 GMC Sierra 15004234
2010 GMC Sierra 15004168
2011 GMC Sierra 15005284
2012 GMC Sierra 15003107
2013 GMC Sierra 15003115
2014 GMC Sierra 15009739
2015 GMC Sierra 15009719
2016 GMC Sierra 15008342
2017 GMC Sierra 15006354
2018 GMC Sierra 15007304
2019 GMC Sierra 150010650
2020 GMC Sierra 150012472
2021 GMC Sierra 15007580
2022 GMC Sierra 15006590
2023 GMC Sierra 15003485
2024 GMC Sierra 15001366
2025 GMC Sierra 15001118
2026 GMC Sierra 15002138

Checking a specific 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

How do I know if my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V903000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.