2023 Gmc SIERRA 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
458 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
28,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 201 of 458 complaints (43.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 63 | 13.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 32 | 7.0% |
| Braking behavior | 30 | 6.6% |
| Engine operation | 28 | 6.1% |
| Steering behavior | 17 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 12 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 201 |
| Power Train | 88 |
| Structure:Body | 69 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
Engine: 201; Power Train: 88; Structure:Body: 69; Electrical System: 57; Unknown Or Other: 48; Fuel/Propulsion System: 33; Engine And Engine Cooling: 22; Service Brakes: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 416 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 213 |
| 2026 | 173 |
2023: 27; 2024: 45; 2025: 213; 2026: 173
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 63 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 32 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11524059 · 2023-05-26 (May 26, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to approximately 30 MPH and went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light, the service power steering warning light, the service transmission warning light, the low tire pressure warning light, and the traction control warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument panel to “Service 4-WD and “Reduce Acceleration - Drive with Care. The contact stated that th…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11524059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11585259 · 2024-04-25 (April 25, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to shake abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving at a parking structure, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11585259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11531556 · 2023-07-11 (July 11, 2023)
Battery - Total discharge of the battery. 2023 GMC Sierra Denali purchased in Jan 2023. In July 2023, vehicle with 3800 miles door would not open, engine turn on, etc with electrical system completely inoperable. Upon checking the battery, it had 0% charge.
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Owner report 11544881 · 2023-09-16 (September 16, 2023)
TRUCK HAS DIED GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40MPH. ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH RADIO..RUNNING BOARDS OPENING GOING DOWN THE ROAD. NO SOUND FROM RADIO, SIGNALS ...NO CONNECTIONS TO GOOGLE ON STAR LOST. RADIO SCREEN HALF OF SCREEN SHUTS OFF. FRONT CRASH SENSORS GO OFF WITH NOTING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE...LOSS OF CAMERAS NO CONNECTION. SOUNDS LIKE A BUG ZAPPER UNDER TRUCK. GM HAS REPROGRAMMED TRUCK NOW 3 TIMES SENT A TECH FROM FACTORY...REPLACED RADIO REPROGRAMMED ALL COMPUTERS AGAIN!! TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THIS TIME FOR OVER 30 DAYS WITH 6200 MI…
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Owner report 11538208 · 2023-08-13 (August 13, 2023)
--Unwanted Reduction in The Front HVAC Blower Speed and Loss of Radio, Auto AC not working as designed --driver seat vibrating as the lane departure warning activated; I had turned the seat vibrate function off on 25 June 2023. I then went into settings to turn the function off again, and the system would not allow to make the change, it stayed in vibrate function --the passenger front window will not go up automatically, had to hold the button to make the window go up all the way. I then had a message in the DIC, that said, “Open and close p…
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Owner report 11539087 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)
Driving home in the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, when the error message came up to Service Power Steering. A short time later also had messages for ESC, Restraint System, and Trail Brakes error messages. Then lost all electric power assist on the power steering, and truck almost impossible to turn without extreme effort. Took to dealer and they had truck for almost 2 weeks and said they couldn't replicate the problem. Within 24 hours of getting it back I had the exact same problem, with total loss of power steering assist. Parked truck for approx an…
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Owner report 11630691 · 2024-12-14 (December 14, 2024)
The issues with my vehicle began when the radio intermittently cut off or froze. Despite several attempts by the dealer to resolve the problem, they were unsuccessful. Early on, various electrical components failed to load or perform correctly, with the dealer attributing this to software updates. Currently, when the radio cuts off or freezes, I experience additional problems: the headlights randomly flash between dim and bright, the heads-up display fails to load or shows incomplete information, the collision detection activates with no objec…
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Owner report 11513606 · 2023-03-24 (March 24, 2023)
The fuel in the tank is splashing around and makes bump sound when you come to a stop and is worse when the fuel take is full and goes away the lower the tank gets. GMC has a service bulletin out PIT5161J stating this is a normal condition. This is not normal, I have never had any vehicle I have owned have a fuel tank noise let alone have felt a bump that you can feel in the seat. There is obviously something manufactured wrong and needs to be addressed.
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Owner report 11604846 · 2024-07-26 (July 26, 2024)
In late February/early March, my GMC Sierra with around 9000 miles had the following to occur on a cold start: check engine light came on as well as the service esc light & traction control light, truck shuddered and shimmied. Took for service on March 4, 2024 with 9774 miles on odometer, where service tech said they couldn't duplicate concern (see attachments: March Service Invoice Pg 1 & 2). Took truck home & same issues kept occurring especially on cold mornings & days. Took the truck back for service on April 1, 2024 with 10895 miles o…
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