The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is a standard pickup trucks 4wd vehicle covered by 24 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 496 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 5 report a crash and 2 report a fire; 1 complaints report injuries totalling 2 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 211 complaints (42.5% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 variants: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD — 5★ overall; 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD — Not Rated★ overall; 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD — Not Rated★ overall; 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD — Not Rated★ overall; 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD — Not Rated★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 22V903000 — Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 08/12/2022
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."
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.
Campaign 24V674000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp 12/09/2024
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."
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.
Campaign 25V274000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical 24/04/2025
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.
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.
Owner Complaints (496)
Owners have filed 496 complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 211 | 42.5% |
| Structure | 91 | 18.3% |
| Power Train | 91 | 18.3% |
| Electrical System | 64 | 12.9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 | 10.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 7.1% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 4.6% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 3.4% |
| Steering | 13 | 2.6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 2.6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2.2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2.2% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 211 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2025 with 213 filings. Owners filed 496 complaints in total across 4 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 5 and those involving a fire number 2; 1 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 as a standard pickup trucks 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 24 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 15–26 MPG; the median configuration returns 16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Diesel, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 26 |
Showing the 7 most common configuration groups of 24 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 496 complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 211 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 22V903000 for Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software.
What is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
The EPA rated 24 configurations of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 26 MPG, with a median of 17 MPG (median city 16, median highway 20).