NHTSA lists 485 complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 5 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as GMC SIERRA 1500.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 245 | 50.5% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 83 | 17.1% | 0.84 |
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| loss of control | 80 | 16.5% | 0.75 |
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| structural or corrosion | 23 | 4.7% | 0.64 |
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| unclear | 20 | 4.1% | 0.87 |
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| visibility or lighting | 14 | 2.9% | 0.94 |
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| noise or comfort | 9 | 1.9% | 0.78 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 1.0% | 0.73 |
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| fire or overheating | 4 | 0.8% | 0.85 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 0.4% | 0.75 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 370 | 76.3% | 0.83 |
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| low | 99 | 20.4% | 0.71 |
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| high | 12 | 2.5% | 0.71 |
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| none | 3 | 0.6% | 0.98 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.2% | 0.78 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 485 tagged complaints of 485 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2025-04-24. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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. (excerpt)
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 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, Ch (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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 Safe (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-08. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 M (excerpt)
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 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 prev (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 2 open.
EA26005
Opened: 2026-08-20. Closed: Not listed.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.A This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued
Systems: ENGINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
RQ26001
Opened: 2026-01-16. Closed: 2026-08-20.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.A This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued
Systems: ENGINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA25007
Opened: 2025-10-23. Closed: Not listed.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon
Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE25001
Opened: 2025-01-16. Closed: 2025-10-23.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GMa s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the enginea s bottom end and i
Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: 25V274.
Manufacturer communications
1,260 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 386 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 291 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 206 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 181 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 130 |
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| ENGINE | 107 |
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| STRUCTURE | 64 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 30 |
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11038139
Date: 2026-10-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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
11038132
Date: 2026-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
11038136
Date: 2026-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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.
11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037460
Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
11037550
Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
11037321
Date: 2026-09-16. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
11037445
Date: 2026-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly.
11037312
Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2023-2024 model year Chevrolet Colorado / Silverado 1500 and GMC Canyon / Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (RPO L3B). The Engine Control Module (ECM) may not sufficiently control fu
11037320
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display