How many fuel system complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 36 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 8% of the 479 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the fuel pump issue on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?

No related recall is listed in the data for this fuel system problem as of the latest update.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure recorded is 11,250 miles.

What is the most common fuel system complaint?

Many owners describe the fuel pump control module failing, causing the engine to stall or shut off without warning and sometimes fail to restart.

Did any fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes among the 36 Fuel System complaints for this year.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of its 479 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 11,250. No related recall is on file for this specific issue.

Fuel System complaints: 36; 8% of 479
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine suddenly stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with no warning light beforehand.
After stalling, the vehicle often fails to restart, requiring the fuel pump control module to be diagnosed as the cause.
Some drivers describe the truck losing power steering when the engine cuts out, forcing them to steer across lanes to reach safety.
A separate group of owners describe a fuel tank sloshing or bumping noise felt through the cabin, worse when the tank is full, which GMC addressed with a service bulletin calling it normal.
One owner reported the engine seizing entirely and being towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump module failure at 11,250 miles.
A few complaints mention long parts backlogs and multi-week waits at dealerships for the fuel pump control module replacement.

When 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2023, latest Sep 19, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (3%)
201114 (4%)
20124 (3%)
20133 (2%)
201417 (2%)
201516 (2%)
20169 (2%)
20178 (2%)
201811 (3%)
201925 (4%)
202026 (5%)
202136 (6%)
202228 (5%)
202336 (8%)
202421 (6%)
20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 36 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 8% of the 479 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the fuel pump issue on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?: No related recall is listed in the data for this fuel system problem as of the latest update.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure recorded is 11,250 miles.
What is the most common fuel system complaint?: Many owners describe the fuel pump control module failing, causing the engine to stall or shut off without warning and sometimes fail to restart.
Did any fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes among the 36 Fuel System complaints for this year.