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2023 Chevrolet Silverado problems

Owners filed 391 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA between Feb 2023 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (153).

Complaints
391
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
8
Reported by owners
Fires
6
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine153
  2. Power train108
  3. Electrical system63
  4. Fuel/propulsion system33
  5. Engine and engine cooling26
  6. Forward collision avoidance21
  7. Service brakes18
  8. Vehicle speed control18
  9. Exterior lighting12
  10. Back over prevention8
  11. Visibility/wiper7
  12. Steering7
  13. Service brakes, hydraulic7
  14. Structure7

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 3, 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
202330
202453
2025157
2026151

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

Engine

153 reports2 fires
“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 I didn't not due to safety concerns. We had the car towed to the local Chevy dealership where it is being diagnose. There were no warning lights prior or any notification that there was an issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 26, 2026Suspension, Power train, EngineODI 11773622

Power train

108 reports
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to decelerate properly while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was firm. The ABS, Emergency Brakes, and Brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and confirmed to have a transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired under warranty; however, while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and while the transmission was shifting into a lower gear, the vehicle jolted. The same local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 58,800.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2026Power trainODI 11769853

Electrical system

63 reports1 crash2 fires
“Cluster screen is blinking and not showing speed or anything else. I did take it to the dealership they tried to reset it but that didn't work, I did talk to someone when I called the gm line but they said since I was a lil over t he warranty it was nothing they could do. GM help desk I believe, but I'm sure if the day is bot correct they have the call recorded to get the correct time and day”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11772191

Fuel/propulsion system

33 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11766113

Engine and engine cooling

26 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado LD Crew. The vehicle was taken for a recall repair due to a the crank shaft bearings failure. The contact stated that awhile after the repair was completed , the engine was ticking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, where it was diagnosed with metal shavings in the engine. The dealer stated a new motor may be needed which would be the fourth motor installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 15, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11738130

Forward collision avoidance

21 reports5 crashes
“The left front turn signal becomes inoperable at times. The foreword collision indicator warning will come on unprovoked at times. Both conditions correct when you cycle the ignition switch. I consider the turn signal problem a safety issue because it happens with no warning and oncoming traffic may not know I am turning left or changing lanes. When the foreword indicator appears, I doubt the system is operable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 18, 2026Exterior lighting, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11751296
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

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