2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (98) · Engine (98) · Engine And Engine Cooling (23)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
54 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2024-09-12 · campaign 24V674000 · 449,671 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,285)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-17 · PIC6602Y · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an iok radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIP6127B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document assists gm dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. the torque converter part number will be placed on order restriction, and the technician will be asked to follow 25-na-148 before requesting a part through pqc.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,285 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Suspension“as i was exiting the exit ramp, you could here a noise from the suspension. then a bunch of smoke came out and there truck seized up and stopped. i got out there was fluid/oil leaking everywhere. there was a trail of fluid following the car down the exit ramp. the truck was telling me to restart but i didn't not due to safety concerns. we had th…”
2026-10-23 · Unknown Or Other“the cooling system has been failing, 1st i’ve had to replace the coolant control value twice, now my radiator is failing. this indicates to me there is an issue with the manufacturer of these parts. the pattern of failure has been confirmed by the service technician as well as research online. online 2020-2026 3.0 liter duramax silverados made by c…”
2026-10-20 · Service Brakes · 44,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. the driver assist warning light illuminated. the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward, striking the preceding vehicle. the contac…”
2026-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“cluster screen is blinking and not showing speed or anything else. i did take it to the dealership they tried to reset it but that didn't work, i did talk to someone when i called the gm line but they said since i was a lil over t he warranty it was nothing they could do. gm help desk i believe, but i'm sure if the day is bot correct they have the …”
2026-10-14 · Engine“**xxx** **from:** [xxx] **to:** general motors company, chevrolet customer assistance, gm financial, and wallace chevrolet **re: formal complaint and final request for resolution — 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500 rst engine failure** **vehicle:** 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500 rst **vin:** [insert vin] **gm financial account:** [insert accoun…”
2026-10-12 · Engine“my 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500 zr2 equipped with the 6.2l l87 v8 has exhibited abnormal engine behavior since shortly after purchase, well before gm announced the engine recall. symptoms include extremely loud intermittent metallic lifter/valvetrain noise during cold starts, persistent rough idle, and noticeable engine vibration that causes the t…”
2026-10-08 · Power Train · 58,800 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to decelerate properly while the brake pedal was depressed. the brake pedal was firm. the abs, emergency brakes, and brake warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and confirmed to have a…”
2026-09-30 · Lane Departure“see attached document for complaint. …”
2026-09-29 · Engine“i have received a voluntary recall notice on my 2023 chevrolet silverado. the recall states that the vehicle may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this happens fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted causing the motor to shut off. would this be considered a safety concern if the engine shuts do…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“engine failure on our 4-cylinder- it just quits same problem as on the 6-cylinder - it just stops running or runs rough. no warning signs and no indication that it is about to fail. hazardous on the freeway. vehicle has been at the mechanics for a month now and gm keeps saying the engine is on backorder. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.