NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 479 owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500.
3Safety recalls
479Owner complaints
5Complaints citing a crash
2Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: engine and cooling, brakes, and exterior lighting. Most-reported area: engine (207 complaints, 43%). Includes the Sierra 1500 Limited, the previous generation GMC sold alongside the new truck. Excludes the Sierra EV and heavy-duty models.
3 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
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.
The fix and full notice
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 for this recall is N252494000.
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.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N252494000.
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.
The fix and full notice
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.
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.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Brakes: brake fluid low warning, lamp; Brakes: power assist, electric, control module, software. GMC campaign N242447990.
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.
The fix and full notice
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.
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.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N222386380.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 479 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Sierra 1500. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Engine207 · 43%
Powertrain91 · 19%
Body structure84 · 18%
Most named: body (76)
Electrical system62 · 13%
Fuel and propulsion system35 · 7%
Engine and cooling22 · 5%
Brakes17 · 4%
Unknown or other51 · 11%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Sierra 1500 drew the most (285).
Owner complaints
2023: 479 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Complaints
2016
347
2017
415
2018
304
2019
645
2020
466
2021
570
2022
585
2023
479
2024
360
2025
116
2026
121
Safety recalls
2023: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Recalls
2016
9
2017
5
2018
7
2019
10
2020
12
2021
7
2022
6
2023
3
2024
1
2025
1
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not rated
Not rated
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Sierra 1500 problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (207), powertrain (91), body structure (84). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Sierra 1500 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at GMC dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: SIERRA 1500.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.