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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 382 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
382complaints
7crashes reported
6fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine149 · 39%
  • Power Train106 · 28%
  • Electrical System62 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other45 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System33 · 9%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling26 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance20 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control18 · 5%
  • Service Brakes17 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting12 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

Engine failure on our 4-cylinder- it just quits same problem as on the 6-cylinder - it just stops running or runs rough. no warning signs and no indication that it is about to fail. hazardous on the freeway. vehicle has been at the mechanics for a month now and gm keeps saying the engine is on backorder.

Power Train,Engine

I drive a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500 3.0l diesel with the 10-speed transmission. the transmission control software failed to monitor/detect valve body wear or trigger a 5th-gear 'limp mode' safety net, resulting in three separate instances of sudden rear-wheel lockup at speed. the dealer was unable to replicate the issue during a service visit from 6/10 - xxx. the issue was raised as the transmission was shifting

Fuel/Propulsion System

Evaporative emissions purge pump failed at 18,473 miles. as the bumper-to-bumper warranty has expired gm refused to cover this repair. as this is a known problem with certain gm vehicles, the repair is covered for older model year out-of-warranty cars and for residents of other states (california, for example). this repair is covered by the emissions warranty in some states (california), but not michigan.

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact's daughter owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500. while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed evaporative emission purge pump. the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the ve

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.