USED VEHICLE RESEARCH

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Research the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 using available NHTSA owner complaints, safety recalls, manufacturer communications, defect investigations, and CarIQ data-coverage analysis.

DATA CONFIDENCE: Moderate

Owner complaints

397NHTSA records

Recall campaigns

3Year, make and model lookup

Manufacturer communications

0Matched NHTSA records

Investigations

0Matched NHTSA records

SUBJECTIVE OWNER FEEDBACK

OWNER EXPERIENCE

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INDEPENDENT EVIDENCE TYPES

NHTSA owner complaint records remain part of Official Vehicle Data. Subjective review contributions remain in Owner Experience. One does not validate or prove the other. Read the methodology.

EVIDENCE, NOT A SCORE

WHAT THIS DATA CAN TELL YOU ABOUT RELIABILITY

Official records can provide useful research context, but each source has a different meaning. Complaint counts are not failure rates; recalls are formal safety campaigns; manufacturer communications are technical or service documentation; and investigations reflect formal NHTSA activity. Data Confidence measures evidence availability, not vehicle quality. CarIQ does not publish a composite Reliability Score.

Available evidence summary: 397 NHTSA owner complaint records; 3 safety recall campaigns; 0 manufacturer communications; 0 applicable NHTSA defect investigations.

EVIDENCE AVAILABILITY — NOT VEHICLE RELIABILITY

DATA CONFIDENCE

Moderate

Data Confidence measures how much usable evidence CarIQ has for this vehicle. It does not measure how reliable the vehicle is.

Why this rating?
Owner complaint data
Available
Manufacturer communications
Available
Recall data
Available
Investigation data
Available
Production denominator
Unavailable
Complaint component completeness
100%
Mileage completeness
0%
Incident-date completeness
100%

DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS

DATA INSIGHTS

Derived from official NHTSA source records. These statistics are descriptive and are not a reliability score.

Complaint records analyzed
397
NHTSA complaints
Most reported component
Engine
39% of categorized complaint records
Top-three component concentration
67%
Records mentioning at least one top-three component
Median reported incident mileage
Not available from current source
0 valid mileage observations
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA recalls
Most recent recall report
April 24, 2025
NHTSA recalls
Manufacturer communications
0
NHTSA manufacturer communications
Most documented component
Not available
NHTSA manufacturer communications
Top-three communication concentration
Not available
Share of categorized manufacturer communications

SOURCE COMPLETENESS

DATA QUALITY

Complaint records analyzed
397
Component classification available
100%
Incident date available
100%
Mileage available
0%
Structured outcome fields available
100%

Completeness describes fields present in the retrieved complaint records. It is not a data-quality grade or a vehicle assessment.

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PRODUCTION-ADJUSTED DESCRIPTIVE METRIC

NORMALIZED COMPLAINT CONTEXT

Production-normalized complaint data is not currently available for this vehicle.

This metric compares the number of NHTSA owner complaint records retrieved by CarIQ with NHTSA-reported production volume for the corresponding vehicle population.

It is not a vehicle failure rate. Complaint reporting behavior, vehicle age, time on the road, production definitions, and other factors can affect the result.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Early Warning Reporting, Light Vehicle Production Data. Read the methodology.

OFFICIAL NHTSA OWNER COMPLAINT DATA

PROBLEMS REPORTED IN NHTSA RECORDS

CarIQ groups available NHTSA owner complaint records for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by vehicle system to make recurring documentation easier to research. Most represented complaint categories describe the retrieved records—not failure frequency.

TOTAL COMPLAINTS397

MOST REPRESENTED COMPLAINT CATEGORIES

Engine156 complaints
39%of categorized complaint records
Power Train108 complaints
27%of categorized complaint records
Electrical System63 complaints
16%of categorized complaint records
Unknown or Other47 complaints
12%of categorized complaint records
Fuel/propulsion System34 complaints
9%of categorized complaint records
Engine and Engine Cooling27 complaints
7%of categorized complaint records
Service Brakes25 complaints
6%of categorized complaint records
Forward Collision Avoidance22 complaints
6%of categorized complaint records
Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints
5%of categorized complaint records
Exterior Lighting12 complaints
3%of categorized complaint records
Back Over Prevention8 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Hydraulic7 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Steering7 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Structure7 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Visibility/wiper7 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Fuel System6 complaints
2%of categorized complaint records
Gasoline5 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Latches/locks/linkages3 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Suspension3 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Equipment2 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Lane Departure2 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Wheels2 complaints
1%of categorized complaint records
Air Bags1 complaint
0%of categorized complaint records
Diesel1 complaint
0%of categorized complaint records
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1 complaint
0%of categorized complaint records
Visibility1 complaint
0%of categorized complaint records

A complaint may list more than one component and therefore contribute to multiple categories. Percentages show the share of categorized complaint records that mention each component—not the percentage of vehicles affected. Category percentages may overlap.

INCIDENT REPORTS BY YEAR

2023
39
2024
75
2025
152
2026
131

Grouped from complaint records with a valid incident date.

RECENT OWNER COMPLAINTS

Engine

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11776008
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I was traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] work. Was traveling in the left lane on the [XXX] traveling at approx. 75mph at 8PM when I suddenly lost all power to my vehicle. Everything was running fine; there were no warning signs, no sounds, no dash indicators, no nothing. Just suddenly lost all power to the vehicle. It was terrifying but I was somehow able to navigate to the breakdown lane without crashing, mostly due to all the vehicles around me slamming on their brakes, skidding, and swerving out of the way. The state police showed up and called for a tow. my vehicle was dragged across the pavement with the wheels and transmission locked, and up onto the flatbed. My vehicle was taken to a near-by Chevy dealer where it was "bounced" off the flatbed and onto the lot. The truck was later diagnosed with a failed engine. The dealership wouldn't supply a courtesy vehicle, nor assist with a rental. I was able to figure everything out and travel back home. was notified on XXX that my vehicle was ready. Traveled back to [XXX] and picked up my truck. My truck was pristine before this happened. When I got the truck back it was obvious the left out in the elements with the hood removed as the entire engine bay was covered in what looked like silt. It's definitely not the same truck as before this happened. Ran different, runs different, brakes are different. After a few weeks, my dash started intermittently flickering off. It gradually got worse and a week later it just completely died. Soon after, I traded in the truck for a new vehicle. Took an absolute beating on the trade-in value due to all these issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine · Fuel/propulsion System

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11776071
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My 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while driving. The engine did not completely shut off, but pressing the accelerator produced no power or acceleration. I was on the highway going about 80mph with traffic when it happened and left me stranded on the side of the very busy highway. The vehicle was taken to a Chevrolet dealership on September 18, 2026. Following an engine teardown, the dealership informed me that an engine bearing had failed. As of November 5, 2026, the vehicle remains at the dealership while GM determines whether to rebuild or replace the engine. The engine recall had reportedly been completed before I purchased the vehicle. I am concerned about the safety of this failure and whether the recall remedy adequately addresses the underlying defect.

Fuel System · Gasoline

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11775870
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The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that during the failure, the transmission independently shifted into park(P). The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable and stopped in the middle of a busy road. The contact was able to move the vehicle out of the roadway with assistance. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Engine

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11775977
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The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the screws had backed out of the CAM actuator. The contact was informed that the engine and the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 74,800.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11775390
1 reported injury
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"While reversing slowly toward a fuel pump at a gas station in a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trailboss LT, the vehicle's Reverse Automatic Reverse autonomous braking system erroneously engaged with maximum hydraulic force. The truck came to an instantaneous, violent stop without driver input or any physical obstacle present besides a gas pump off to my left and a car filling up way behind me. The deceleration forces slammed the occupants and caused a severe, immediate lower back and shoulder injury to the passenger/driver due to the extreme change in kinetic inertia. This appears to match GM TSB 24-NA-048 regarding faulty sensor calibration creating virtual bumper errors near reflective surfaces. I have not taken it to the dealer because of this since it just happened. I didn't report it to the police or insurance. The car just beeped at me while it slammed the brakes. I didn't see what it saw on the camera. It has not done this to me before.

Engine and Engine Cooling

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11775256
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The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and the contact was informed that the engine required replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was 45,000.

Suspension · Power Train · Engine

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11773622
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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.

Unknown or Other

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11773286
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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. Online 2020-2026 3.0 liter duramax silverados made by Chevrolet and General Motors.

NHTSA complaints are reports submitted by vehicle owners and other consumers. Complaint counts do not represent the percentage of vehicles affected and do not by themselves establish that a safety defect exists.

A higher complaint count can partly reflect how many vehicles were sold, vehicle age, and other factors. CarIQ does not yet normalize complaint counts by vehicles sold.

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This site is not endorsed by NHTSA.

OFFICIAL NHTSA SAFETY RECALL DATA

SAFETY RECALLS

3 recall campaigns found

01ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALCampaign 25V274000April 24, 2025

Summary

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.

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.

Additional 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.

02SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPCampaign 24V674000September 12, 2024

Summary

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.

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.

Additional 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.

03EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 22V903000December 8, 2022

Summary

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.

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.

Additional 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.

Recall results shown here are based on year, make, and model. A specific vehicle may or may not be affected. Check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA to confirm open recalls before purchasing. Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

OFFICIAL NHTSA MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION DATA

MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS

TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS0

No NHTSA manufacturer communication records were returned for this year, make, and model.

Manufacturer communications include service bulletins and other technical information submitted by manufacturers to NHTSA. The existence or number of communications does not establish how often a condition occurs or whether an individual vehicle will experience it.

Some manufacturers may issue more detailed service documentation than others, so communication counts should not be used alone to compare vehicle reliability.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration manufacturer communications

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS

TOTAL INVESTIGATION RECORDS0

No applicable NHTSA defect investigation records were returned for this year, make, and model.

NHTSA investigations evaluate potential motor-vehicle safety defects. The existence of an investigation does not by itself establish that a safety defect exists, and the absence of an investigation does not establish that a vehicle is problem-free.

Open and closed describe NHTSA's process status, not a CarIQ reliability judgment.

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DESCRIPTIVE SOURCE OVERLAP

CROSS-SOURCE VEHICLE DATA

CarIQ compares categories appearing across independent NHTSA datasets. Overlap can help identify areas with more available documentation, but it does not establish defect frequency or prove that an individual vehicle will experience a problem.

ComponentOwner complaintsManufacturer communicationsRecall campaignsNHTSA investigationsOfficial sources containing records
Engine1560001 of 4
Power Train1080001 of 4
Electrical System630001 of 4
Unknown or Other470001 of 4
Fuel/propulsion System340001 of 4
Engine and Engine Cooling270001 of 4
Service Brakes250001 of 4
Forward Collision Avoidance220001 of 4
Vehicle Speed Control180001 of 4
Exterior Lighting120001 of 4

Displayed first by the number of source categories containing the component, then by owner complaint count, then alphabetically. This is a presentation rule, not a vehicle ranking. Complaint reports, manufacturer communications, recalls, and investigations describe different events and are never added into a combined total.

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recall
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investigation
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production
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COMMON RESEARCH QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

CarIQ does not currently assign a reliability score to the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Available evidence is shown as separate official-source records with a Data Confidence classification of Moderate.

What problems are reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

397 NHTSA owner complaint records. When complaint data is available, the page groups records by the NHTSA component categories they identify without treating those categories as verified failure rates.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

3 safety recall campaigns. Year, make, and model results do not confirm whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a remedy has been completed.

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