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2023 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 480 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
480complaints
5crashes reported
2fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine207 · 43%
  • Power Train91 · 19%
  • Structure85 · 18%
  • Electrical System62 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other51 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System35 · 7%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling22 · 5%
  • Service Brakes14 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 3%
  • Steering11 · 2%

What owners report

Structure

Chrome grille deflector the upper front of grille came off in highway at highway speed hitting windshield scratching hood & car behind.

Structure

Upper bezel of front grille blew off driving down the hwy landing in oncoming lane of traffic. this is a known problem to gmc on late produced 2022 model year and issued a safety recall #xxx to replace the bezel and reinforce mounting points. i bought my 2023 gmc xxx and it was made in [xxx] so good chance it was made in 2022 and i could of had one of the faulty grilles. if not gmc still has a problem with upper gril

Structure

A trim piece under my hood and above my grille on my 2023 gmc sierra slt 1500 flew off and over my windshield this morning during a heavy wind and rain storm. there was no previous damage to the front of my vehicle.

Unknown Or Other,Engine

Code p1098 came up today 80k on the truck. coolant control valve failure. second time this has failed, first at 45k. speed reduction activated.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

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