Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 506 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V674000 Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 214 complaints
- Structure 94 complaints
- Power Train 92 complaints
- Electrical System 64 complaints
- Unknown or Other 54 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 37 complaints
Of the 506 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 506 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 has a below-average reliability outlook. With 496 complaints, engine and structure issues are particularly concerning, and three recalls suggest notable defects. However, there is limited data on frequent failures, so this assessment may lack some nuance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Unknown | $2,000–$7,000 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine noise or vibration
- Transmission slipping
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive brakes
- Exterior lights malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.