2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.…
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,933 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“May 3 2026 was traveling on highway when my 2023 dually duramax wheels locked up on me causing me to hit a guard rail and then truck would not go into any gear and was toast after first dealership it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2026 · Power train
“The vehicle experienced a catastrophic fuel system failure involving the high-pressure fuel pump and related fuel system components. While driving, the engine began stalling and lost power, making the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion 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.
| Combined | 15–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–24 / 17–29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2.7/3/5.3/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd; Automatic 8-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 36 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 20 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 25 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 9 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 14 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 31 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 19 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 | 6 | 14 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 | 8 | 51 |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 31 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 28 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 49 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 17 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2023 GMC Sierra 3500
How do I know if my 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 24V060000).
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
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
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.