2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

3 recalls, 626 complaints - 938 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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 d... Read more

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

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 le... Read more

597,571 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

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... Read more

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.

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,... Read more

449,671 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 wh... Read more

Consequence

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

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 custo... Read more

740,108 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

626 total complaints 23 crashes 8 fires 29 injuries 11 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	125
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	78
POWER TRAIN	66
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	54
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	38
STEERING	32
SERVICE BRAKES	28
AIR BAGS	25
STRUCTURE:BODY	19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	18

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

This vehicle has water intrusion for the power steering harness. The system went out one day. Vehicle has 40K miles on it. i bought it less than a year ago as a used vehicle with 30K miles on it. Less than a year later i end up with a $6,500 bill for it.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

Purchased above listed vehicle new in September of 2023. Immediately noticed a 'coolant' smell in cab. brought vehicle in for coolant smell issue on 12/06/23, 01/10/24, 01/16/24 and 01/23/24. We were told that there was no issue until finally on 01/23/24 we were told the radiator needed to be repla... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

Incident date: Sep 10, 2026

Truck rear wheels locked up while going between 45 - 50 mph nearly causing accident. Driver behind me had to lock-up their breaks to avoid collision. This is happening every time I drive the truck for more than 30 minutes. It is happening multiple times a day now. I cannot drive truck - too unsafe ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

Incident date: Sep 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine made a clunking, knocking, and tapping sound. The engine was driving on seven of the eight cylinders. The contact slowed down and pulled over. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

A GM warranty engine replacement was performed at Heyward Allen GMC in [XXX] on XXX at 70,415 miles. We purchase the vehicle on XXX with 73,904 miles and after driving for a month started having multiple malfunction indicator lights displaying, and experienced a no start condition. We took the veh... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

The 6.2 engine in my truck failed while driving and it has been determine that I need a new motor. This motor was on the recall list. I brought it in for the PICO recall test in October we 2025 and it passed. They then changed the oil for a much more expensive 0w40. The engine failed in August leavi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Hood Molding- While driving down highway 45 doing about 75 miles per hour the hood molding detached on the driver side and started beating against the hood. I was unable to reach and exit before the entire mood flew off and over car. Fortunately, there were no cars right behind me to cause and accid... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and looking in the driver’s side mirror, the contact became aware that an unknown object had detached from the vehicle. The contact was unaware that the chrome front grille deflector had detached until arriving a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali, 6.2L L87 V8, VIN [XXX]. This vehicle has now experienced two catastrophic powertrain failures at very low mileage. The first catastrophic engine failure occurred at approximately 23,696 miles. The vehicle was taken to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

while driving my 2023 GMC Sierra AT4 at highway speed, the front grille piece (GM part 84957848, roughly 3 feet or longer) detached from the vehicle without warning and flew off into the roadway. The piece landed on the shoulder rather than in a travel lane, but given its size, it could easily have ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2026

While driving truck jolts (rear wheels lock up) then downshifts into a lower gear. Appears to be similar issue as described in Recall 24V797 and 25V148. Not sure why my VIN does not show up on recall. Based on description it is the same problem. Feels unsafe to drive.

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

While driving, my 2023 GMC Sierra with the L87 6.2L engine experienced a sudden, complete, catastrophic loss of engine power. There were no warning lights or messages prior to the failure. This was a one-time event, but it left the truck inoperable and I have been without the vehicle since it happen... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

I am reaching out to NHTSA due to a vehicle that I believe will get me and/or my family in a major accident and cause serious injury or death. The vehicle that I had purchased in 07/08/2025 had a clean history report and was bought at 54,587 miles. It started having issues 8,563 miles later (odomete... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

purge pump failing confirmed at dealership this part has been recalled on same truck but not specifically this vin . I was told I need to report it to you guys so that it could ge added.

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

My wife and I were driving on the highway going slightly uphill. I pushed the pedal a bit because the power wasn't keeping speed. It continues to not maintain so pushed throttle further and the truck stalled. We traversed 3 lanes to get to the shoulder. When I stoped I tried to restart but the car w... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

The Engine made a noise and it seems to me that this engine will loose power and leave me in a situation that could cause an accident or breakdown in the middle of a bad situation. I don't trust this truck and its engine and i refuse to drive it now.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

1 - The Engine or something electrical, possibly the ECM, failed or malfunctioned, and yes, it is available for inspection. 2 - The vehicle lost power, reduced speed, was hard to steer, and I couldn't put the hazard lights on; this occurred twice while driving on the highway, once I was driving at... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Incident date: Aug 5, 2026

13 unresolved problem codes relating to hard engine starting,rough engine running,vehicle initiating safe mode operation, upon a highway trip. P0016 engine code detected and Onstar messaged for immediate service. No resolution at dealership , after resetting codes an additional 9 are active / pendin... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

I am a Canadian owner of a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 equipped with the 6.2L L87 engine. VIN: [XXX]. I purchased the vehicle new. I am reporting this because my experience appears directly relevant to NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26005 concerning L87 engine failures after Recall 25V-274 remedies. Th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2026

Incident date: Mar 27, 2026

Truck went into limo mode while driving and required valve in transmission to be replaced. Went from driving normal speed to only being able to go about 15 miles and hour. Was repaired got the truck back and the next day was on the interstate in the fast lane and the truck again had speed issue redu... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2026

Incident date: Aug 5, 2026

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Complete engine failure. Safety is was put at risk one engine lost propulsion on a bridge with no median. Truck towed to a GM dealer that inspected it and replace the engine. Check engine light and low oil pressure light came on approximately 30 seconds before the engine died.

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and an oil message was displayed. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

During a family camping trip, our engine seized without warning — a failure directly tied to an active GMC recall. Despite this being a manufacturer defect, GMC roadside assistance refused to provide full support and informed us that we were responsible for towing our trailer home. This placed an ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

Incident date: Aug 5, 2026

August 5th, 2026, I was driving South on I-55 between Hammond and Ponchatoula at 70 mph when the top grill trim (Bezel) flew off, hit (and cracked) the windshield, and landed somewhere behind my traveling vehicle.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Driving on I-75 with cruise control engages. Vehicle began decelerating. Pulled over onto emergency lane. Engine idled roughly. Shut down. Attempted one restart unsuccessfully.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Sudden loss of propulsion while driving on I-75 with cruise control engaged. Vehicle began to decelerate. Pulled off onto emergency lane. Engine was idle-ing roughly. Would not increase rev when gas pedal pressed. Shut down. Tried one restart. Unsuccessful.

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

I, [XXX], am currently getting my engine replaced for the 1st time because of An engine failure. Engine completely shut down in the mountains while I had my 3 young kids ([XXX], [XXX] & [XXX] old) on our way to our vacation. 102 degrees outside no ac, no water for 4 hours until a tow truck finally ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Driving on I-75 with cruise control engages. Vehicle began decelerating. Pulled over onto emergency lane. Engine idled roughly. Shut down. Attempted one restart unsuccessfully.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

I own a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine. The vehicle previously experienced an engine failure that resulted in the complete replacement of the 6.2L engine by an authorized GMC dealership. The replacement engine was installed at approximately 76,316 miles. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Incident date: Jul 20, 2026

The upper grille trim piece came off while driving down I20 between Hudson Oaks and Willow Park. I was doing between 60-65 mph. It could’ve hit other vehicles behind me, or to the side of me. This piece is a known issue and the 2022’s have a recall but not the 2023 model years. No signs of this ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

The GMC Sierra has a known issue from the manufacturer in which the power sliding rear window can start to leak water into the cab of the truck during rain or other impact with outside water. This issue allows water into the cab through a cracked or faulty seal, which impacts visibility and allows w... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

My 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD currently at 67659 miles was taken in to the dealer because of excessive jerk when accelerating or trying to reverse, diagnostic scan failed for check engine and ABS trouble codes. The scan return code PO747 indicating transmission pressure control solenoid “A” w... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	19.8%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

938 manufacturer communications from 474 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	167
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	162
350000 EQUIPMENT	127
100000 POWER TRAIN	82
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	45
160000 STRUCTURE	29
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	27
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	19

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The informational bulletin advises the tech to use the glow plug bore cleaner to reduce the chance of soot building up on the glow plug causing a premature failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Customer Education Bulletin for Google Built-in Radio.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine lifter bores may be oversized. Dealers are to replace the engine.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

350000 EQUIPMENT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if the DTC is set and/or the start/stop doesn't restart after a stop.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine block was produced with cracks. Dealers are to replace the engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure of the valve body.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.

353640 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG

This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Drivers Assist Message Illuminated in DIC with DTC B2BA1 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stor

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for technicians in cases of an ETRS system fault or a no start condition - If the vehicle needs to be moved, it is recommended to use wheel dollies, tire skates or the NEW Manual Park Re

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic Tips When Having Difficulties Programming Or Adding Key Fobs / Transmitters.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This engineering information (EI Lite) closure ends the need to gather information from technicians using the FPR App in regard to the lower oil pan leaking oil.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Program: Certain vehicles may have pinion gears that have low core and surface hardness. Dealers are to replace the transmission.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC).

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates an issues with the HVAC making a hum buzz noise when the blower is set to a higher speed. Engineering is working on a new HVAC door seal material to correct the noise.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This bulletin advises the tech that there are extra characters on the fuel injector and to ignore the last numbers when identifying flow rate.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarily on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated During Cold Ambient Temperatures with DTCs P30C3 and/or P30BF P30C7 P30CB Setting.

053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers? information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated due to a U0672 setting. Advises the technician to perform Electric Engine Coolant Pump connection inspections. To cl

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without R

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary information communicates Engineering is investigating a no audio issue.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates to have the dealer contact TAC with the transmission TUN number prior to transmission installation.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary information communicates that you may notice a black screen on their radio display. This can happen for a period of a couple seconds or the entire ignition cycle. Engineering is aware of the issue and investigating.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rearview driver information camera intermittent in low light conditions - replace camera.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rearview driver information camera intermittent in low light conditions - replace camera.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rearview driver information camera intermittent in low light conditions - replace camera.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC U3000 Setting in Automated Map Module (HDLM) - SuperCruise Unavailable.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarly on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended a

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear crankshaft seal to correct a customer concern of an oil leak from the center of the vehicle.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

This Preliminary information communicates how to isolate a tick noise from the rear axle housing.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA 1500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2022

Upper Grille Deflector Detachment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V-060 was performed. The complaints alle... Read more

GMC SIERRA 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 1500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

144 Total Recalls

11,613 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

493 Reported Crashes

175 Reported Fires

15 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	147	View
2025	1	175	View
2024	1	489	View
2023 (current)	3	626
2022	6	769	View
2021	7	773	View
2020	12	687	View
2019	10	905	View
2018	7	428	View
2017	6	474	View
2016	8	448	View
2015	9	932	View
2014	9	1,031	View
2013	3	147	View
2012	3	149	View
2011	5	364	View
2010	4	217	View
2009	4	280	View
2008	2	442	View
2007	3	313	View
2006	2	183	View
2005	3	218	View
2004	5	253	View
2003	4	210	View
2002	4	192	View
2001	5	171	View
2000	3	215	View
1999	4	182	View
1998	4	68	View
1997	5	100	View
1996	0	7	View
1995	0	3	View
1994	0	15	View

Other GMC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
YUKON XL	157	2,899	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
SIERRA	133	4,904	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA 1500

GMC SIERRA 1500 - All Years Overview

GMC SIERRA 1500 - Year by Year

Other GMC Models