2023 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 490 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (209), Power Train (91), Structure (90).
Key takeaways
- 490 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 | 209 | 43% |
| Power Train | 91 | 19% |
| Structure | 90 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 64 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 3% |
| Steering | 13 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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.
Structure - filed 2026-10-14
While driving at highway speeds the upper front grill part of my gmc sierra truck simply flew off. It went airborne and flew behind me causing traffic directly behind me to swerve out of the way into other traffic lanes to avoid missing the grill piece from hitting them. There was no indication of the part being loose ...
Steering,suspension - filed 2026-10-12
On Oct 11,2026, at approximately 105,106 miles, I was driving my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 under 20 mph while entering a short designated turning lane at [location]. I felt a sudden, unexpected bump or jolt. The truck slid slightly and abruptly came to a complete stop, as though something had mechanically locked up. Immedi...
Structure - filed 2026-10-12
Upper grille deflector flew off going down the highway and hit the windshield and cracked it. Truck is a 2023 and warranty or dealership will not cover the repairs. Its a $85k truck and I don't think pieces of it should just fly off going down the highway. What if it hit somebody walking or riding a motorcycle.
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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.