2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 91 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 19% of its 479 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 44,115 miles, with 2 crashes reported and no related recalls listed.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 91
- 19% of 479
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 44,115 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the 10-speed transmission locking the rear wheels at highway speed, causing the truck to veer across lanes.
- Some describe violent downshifts under light acceleration that briefly lock the rear wheels around 45 mph, with dealers pointing to the valve body.
- Others report the transmission suddenly refusing to shift, leaving the truck stuck and unable to move in an intersection.
- Several describe the vehicle shifting into neutral or shutting off unexpectedly at speed, with warning lights and loss of power.
- One owner reported gears locking during downshifts, causing the rear tires to slide until a loud pop, with the issue recurring at various speeds.
- A separate report describes total loss of power at 70 mph with multiple warning lights and the vehicle braking itself into limp mode.
When 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 3, 2023, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 91 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Sierra 1500, which is 19% of the 479 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2023 Sierra 1500's transmission or powertrain.
- At what mileage do transmission problems appear on the 2023 Sierra 1500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 44,115 miles.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Sierra 1500, with no fires or injuries reported.