YearToAvoid

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 382 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th worst out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. Engine problems make up 48% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 28%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#11 of 21 Silverado 1500 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
382
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
2
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2025
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 21 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine185 (48%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain106 (28%)
  3. Electrical System72 (19%)
  4. Other47 (12%)
  5. Fuel System38 (10%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras27 (7%)
  7. Brakes25 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body9 (2%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers8 (2%)
  10. Steering7 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Forward collision avoidance and automatic braking systems failed to stop the truck, leading to crashes at low speeds.
  • Adaptive cruise control unexpectedly accelerated toward a stopped vehicle after sitting in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Backup camera and tailgate release malfunctioned together, with the camera pointing at the ground during a parking maneuver.
  • Power steering failed suddenly at highway speed, displaying a 'Service Power Steering' message before the vehicle veered off the road.
  • Electrical fires broke out near the rear bumper and after remote engine start while the truck was parked and unattended.
  • Brake system warnings appeared on startup along with trailer brake failure messages limiting speed, with dealers unable to source parts or fix the issue.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints: complaints filed per month30Feb 2023Oct 2023Apr 2024Nov 2024May 2025Nov 2025May 2026
382 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (30).

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    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, 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software

    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.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

    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.

    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 previous recall number 22V-827.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,625
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Silverado 1500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid95825817.5
2022Avoid75630618
2023Caution50382319
2024Good45310218
2025Best10100018

All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
NHTSA lists 382 complaints for the 2023 Silverado 1500, giving it a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 11th worst among 21 model years of this truck.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Silverado 1500?
Engine issues account for 48% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 31,500 miles for the model year overall, followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 28% and electrical system issues at 19%.
Does the 2023 Silverado 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Silverado 1500 covering the engine, brakes, and electrical system, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2023 Silverado 1500 compare to other years?
The 2023 model has a complaint index of 50, which is better than Avoid-rated years like 2014 (100), 2019 (90), and 2021 (95), but worse than Good or Best years like 2018 (25) and 2012 (0).
Are there crash or fire reports for the 2023 Silverado 1500?
NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 6 fires reported for the 2023 Silverado 1500, along with 2 injuries and no deaths.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.