2023 GMC Sierra 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 526
- 525 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 172 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#976
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+278
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2021-2025
+328
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
33%
Engine: 172 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
- ENGINE 172
- POWER TRAIN 75
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52
- STRUCTURE:BODY 51
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 42
3 recalls on record for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V674000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:E Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increa
- NHTSA 22V903000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODUL DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 526 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (172 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (172), power train (75), electrical system (52), structure:body (51). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.