2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

181Engine complaints

44.3%Of all 409 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE181 · 44.3%

POWER TRAIN78 · 19.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY55 · 13.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM53 · 13%

Unspecified / other43 · 10.5%

Share of the 409 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“I started my truck on [XXX] and after driving less than 3 miles the check engine light came on and then light for traction control…”NHTSA complaint 11642593 — filed 02/13/2025

“Traveling on the interstate at highway speeds of 75mph and the engine spun a bearing resulting in complete engine failure.”NHTSA complaint 11642134 — filed 02/12/2025

“At 28,000 miles and driving at highway speed, the 6.2L engine suddenly seized.”NHTSA complaint 11641845 — filed 02/10/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500: 181 of 409 complaints on file (44.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

409 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.