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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

Owners filed 47 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA between Apr 2023 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is power train (17).

Complaints
47
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train17
  2. Electrical system16
  3. Engine7
  4. Latches/locks/linkages4
  5. Service brakes3
  6. Exterior lighting3
  7. Fuel/propulsion system2
  8. Structure2
  9. Engine and engine cooling1
  10. Wheels1
  11. Lane departure1
  12. Vehicle speed control1
  13. Steering1
  14. Seat belts1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20233
202411
202515
202618

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

17 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred days later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was lifted and inspected, and the contact was informed that no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 27, 2026Power trainODI 11753135

Electrical system

16 reports2 fires
“The stereo screen face failed, with warning signs in foreign languages. An inspection was completed and it was confirmed that the module behind the screen attempted to update and burned out. When this system update failed it continued to run power resulting in a dead battery. luckily there was another vehicle around to jump start the vehicle but if someone is out of cell service or doesn't have a jump box serious issues can arise. There are many cases of this happening online with other GMC products. A dealership has confirmed the module burned out. A claim has been filled with GM customer service but no investigations have occurred. Nothing came up until after the battery died and the screen failed after the vehicle was jumped.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2026Electrical systemODI 11761725

Engine

7 reports
“Truck will not release the key consistently upon shutting down the truck. The interlock will not allow it to turn fully off and pull out despite being placed in park.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 6, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11736161

Latches/locks/linkages

4 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving or while parked, the tailgate unintendedly opened on several occasions. The contact related the failure to the tailgate exterior touchpad switch. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 26, 2026Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11740033

Service brakes

3 reports
“I am filing this complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, which has approximately 20,000 miles and has been babied since new. The truck is maintained meticulously and the undercarriage is washed weekly. The brake failures I have experienced are completely unacceptable for a truck with this mileage and maintenance history. Both the FRONT and REAR brake friction material has completely DELAMINATED from the brake components. This is not normal brake wear. The material has separated from the underlying metal, which I believe is a serious material/manufacturing-quality issue. The dealer is now reporting that the rear emergency/parking brake shoes are also defective and require replacement. These components are inside the rear rotor and are not visible during a normal inspection. I strongly dispute any suggestion that this is simply corrosion or abuse. This truck is babied, maintained properly, and the undercarriage is washed every week specifically to prevent buildup and corrosion. At only 20,000 miles, having the front brakes, rear brakes, AND parking-brake shoes fail is completely unacceptable. The brake failures are also part of a disturbing…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 20, 2026Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11758375

Exterior lighting

3 reports
“The vehicle mileage is 1,886. The vehicle steering command left or right turns had beautiful chime sound. The dealership could not find the signal chime commands. They claim that this vehicle doesn't have chime when turning right or left. This high-end truck has a lot features that dealership don't know about. This vehicle mileage is very good on the highway 22.4 miles per gallon.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 12, 2024Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11614317
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.