How common are structure and body complaints on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 89 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500, which is 19% of the 479 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the main structure and body issue on the 2023 Sierra 1500?

The large majority of sample complaints describe the tailgate opening or lowering on its own, including while driving, without any command from the driver.

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

NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for this problem area on the 2023 Sierra 1500, though some owners mention being told a recall exists for other VINs.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to this issue?

NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500.

At what mileage do owners typically report this problem?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Sierra 1500 is 48,210 miles.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 89 of 479 total complaints on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, or 19%. Nearly all of these describe the tailgate opening or dropping on its own, sometimes at highway speed, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Structure & Body complaints: 89; 19% of 479
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,210 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Tailgate drops or opens on its own while driving at highway speed, sometimes causing cargo to fall out of the bed.
Tailgate opens unexpectedly while the truck is parked or just before the owner drives off, with no warning light illuminated.
Some owners report the tailgate warning light and sensor fail to alert them, even after the sensor was replaced by a dealer.
Repeated unintended tailgate openings have caused physical damage to the tailgate itself, including impacts with trailers or hitches.
Several owners state they contacted GM about a possible recall for this issue but were told their VIN was not covered.

When 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2023, latest Sep 24, 2026.

89 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (11).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists 89 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500, which is 19% of the 479 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main structure and body issue on the 2023 Sierra 1500?: The large majority of sample complaints describe the tailgate opening or lowering on its own, including while driving, without any command from the driver.
Is there a recall for the tailgate issue on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for this problem area on the 2023 Sierra 1500, though some owners mention being told a recall exists for other VINs.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to this issue?: NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do owners typically report this problem?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Sierra 1500 is 48,210 miles.