2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 185 engine complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 48% of all 382 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (25V274000) covers 6.2L V8 engines for inspection or repair or replacement. Median mileage at failure is 35,750.
- Engine complaints
- 185
- 48% of 382
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or surging while parking or turning, in some cases continuing even after the brake pedal was applied.
- Some describe the PCV system plugging in cold weather, which blew the rear main engine seal and caused an oil leak accompanied by a loud popping noise.
- Reports of transmission failure paired with engine overheating while towing, including the engine shutting off and a prompt to shift to neutral.
- Owners of trucks with the 6.2L V8 describe lifter and engine bearing failure leading to complete engine failure at low mileage, sometimes leaving the vehicle stranded in an intersection.
- Engine oil cooler lines have been reported leaking oil at very low mileage, with leaks recurring after dealer service.
- One owner reported being told by a dealer that the truck was affected by an open recall related to fuel injection flow before it would even start.
When 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2023, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 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.
Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Engine complaints account for 185 of the 382 total complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year, or 48% of all complaints.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Recall 25V274000 covers 2021-2024 Silverado 1500 trucks (along with related GM SUVs) equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine; dealers will inspect the engine and repair or replace it as needed.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 35,750 miles for engine-related complaints on the 2023 Silverado 1500.
- Were there any fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?
- Among the complaints filed in this area, NHTSA records 2 fires and 1 crash, with no reported injuries.
- How does the 2023 engine complaint rate compare to other Silverado 1500 years?
- The 2023 model's 48% share is higher than most earlier years like 2016 (10%) or 2010 (14%), but close to 2022 (44%) and lower than 2024 (57%).