2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 22nd out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (152 complaints, 39%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 387owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 152 | 39% | 40,000 | “l87 engine” (7%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 107 | 28% | 38,000 | “valve body” (21%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 62 | 16% | 41,235 | “turn signal” (10%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 45 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 5% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 5% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 2% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 2% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 58,010 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software; service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: 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 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.
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.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
Problem: 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 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (EA25007) — opened Oct 23, 2025, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (RQ26001) — opened Jan 16, 2026, closed Aug 20, 2026.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (PE25001) — opened Jan 16, 2025, closed Oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V274.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
**XXX** **FROM:** [XXX] **TO:** General Motors Company, Chevrolet Customer Assistance, GM Financial, and Wallace Chevrolet **RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT AND FINAL REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION â 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 RST ENGINE FAILURE** **Vehicle:** 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST **VIN:** [Insert…
My 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 has exhibited abnormal engine behavior since shortly after purchase, well before GM announced the engine recall. Symptoms include extremely loud intermittent metallic lifter/valvetrain noise during cold starts, persistent rough…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to decelerate properly while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was firm. The ABS, Emergency Brakes, and Brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local…
See attached document for complaint.
I have received a voluntary recall notice on my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado. The recall states that the vehicle may have a condition which can cause the Fuel Pump power control module to fail. If this happens fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted causing the motor to shut off. Would this be…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
← 2022 Silverado 1500 · 2024 Silverado 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 117 | 3 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 106 | 0 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 | 387 | 3 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 647 | 6 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 844 | 8 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 742 | 12 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 1,093 | 10 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 521 | 7 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 714 | 7 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 12 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 1,110 | 11 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 1,436 | 6 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 301 | 2 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 563 | 4 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 363 | 3 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 444 | 3 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 914 | 3 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 849 | 2 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 359 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 525 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 805 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 509 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 468 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 614 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 587 | 0 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 555 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 152 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 2023 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.