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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 391 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, describing incidents dated January 1, 2023 to October 22, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 176 complaints
  • Power Train 108 complaints
  • Electrical System 63 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 47 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 38 complaints
  • Service Brakes 25 complaints

Of the 391 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 391 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773622 · Filed

    As I was exiting the exit ramp, you could here a noise from the suspension. Then a bunch of smoke came out and there truck seized up and stopped. I got out there was fluid/oil leaking everywhere. There was a trail of fluid following the car down the exit ramp. The truck was telling me to restart but…

  • ODI #11773286 · Filed

    The cooling system has been failing, 1st I’ve had to replace the coolant control value twice, now my radiator is failing. This indicates to me there is an issue with the manufacturer of these parts. The pattern of failure has been confirmed by the service technician as well as research online…

  • ODI #11772376 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The driver assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle independently accelerated and lunged…

Read all 391 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in 4 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Engine Failure

NHTSA #25V274000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice

Reported April 24, 2025 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 597,571 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N252494000 · Owners notified June 18, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: GM 6.2L V8 (L87) engine

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Safety consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning

NHTSA #24V674000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 449,671 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242447990 · Owners notified October 25, 2024

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #22V903000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 740,108 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222386380 · Owners notified January 23, 2023

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years

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