2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year report two dominant themes: engine problems (including sudden loss of power, rough running, and in some cases engine replacement, often discussed alongside a connecting-rod recall) and transmission complaints such as shuddering, harsh shifting, and reported valve body or transmission failures. A third, smaller cluster concerns electronics and electrical glitches (blank instrument clusters, tailgate opening on its own, camera and radio issues), with brake-pedal feel and coolant/water-pump reports appearing less often.

1. 1
   Engine

   Engine failure or loss of power (including 6.2L V8)

   • 89 complaints (23%)
   • median 38,250 mi at 2.9 yrs old (18 state mileage)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe sudden loss of motive power while driving, sometimes with a check engine light, loud knocking, rattling or a squealing sound beforehand. Several owners say the dealer diagnosed internal engine damage — spun bearings, failed lifters, metal shavings in the oil — and recommended a new or rebuilt engine. A number of these complaints reference the connecting rod and crankshaft recall, and some describe repeat failures even after recall work was performed. Mostly reported between about 11,000 and 65,000 miles, often during highway driving at 55-75 MPH.

   Recall 25V274000

   What to check: Ask whether the connecting-rod recall work (25V274000) has been completed and whether any engine repairs or replacements were done; have a mechanic check for unusual engine noise and inspect the oil for metal debris.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “At approximately 24,000 miles the engine had catastrophic failure under normal street/highway driving conditions. The engine is the 6.2L V8. The issue began with a high pitch squeal or chirping sound and noticeable power loss. I parked the truck over night and then drove it to the dealer first thing the next morning. While on the way to the dealership, which was less than 20 miles away, the engine began having much bigger issues. A loud knocking noise was apparent and the rear end began locking up causing the tires to also lock up. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11742690, filed 2026-06

   “The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11648843, filed 2025-03, 25,000 miles
2. 2
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission shudder, harsh shifts and failures

   • 109 complaints (28%)
   • median 39,462 mi at 2.4 yrs old (18 state mileage)
   • owner-quoted repair $900 (median of 5 quotes)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe shuddering or shaking at highway speeds, jerking and hesitation between gears, hard downshifts, and in some cases the vehicle dropping into limp mode or locking up. Complaints report dealer diagnoses of faulty valve bodies or the need for a transmission replacement, and some owners say the dealer described the shudder as normal for these trucks. Reported from very low mileage up to about 85,000 miles, frequently on highway driving.

   3 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test drive at highway speed and watch for shudder, hesitation or hard shifts; ask whether the transmission has been serviced or replaced and whether any software updates were applied.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Transmission has jerked/bumped in past and now at approx 85K miles, it supposedly needs a new transmission. I've heard it is a pretty big issue and seems llike relatively low mileage for this to be happening to 2023 year model. I certainly don't drive it hard and rarely tow or haul heavy loads.”

   NHTSA complaint #11731254, filed 2026-04

   “Transmission shutters and shakes and dealer said it’s normal for the silverados to shake and shutter at highway speeds even though it’s brand new . and then got treated horribly for getting it towed in”

   NHTSA complaint #11655339, filed 2025-04
3. 3
   Brakes

   Brake pedal feel and reduced braking

   • 35 complaints (9%)
   • median 19,500 mi at 2.5 yrs old (12 state mileage)
   • 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe the brake pedal feeling firm or requiring more effort, longer stopping distances, and on some occasions metal-to-metal noise from the front brakes or the vehicle lunging forward unexpectedly at low speed. Owners report dealer visits where the issue could not be duplicated, plus cases of brake hardware and a brake control module being involved. Reported from about 2,000 miles up to around 58,000 miles, often at low speeds or when stopping.

   Recall 24V6740001 related service bulletin

   What to check: Check that the brake pedal feels consistent and the vehicle stops evenly at low speed; ask whether the electronic brake control module software recall (24V674000) was completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “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. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11769853, filed 2026-10, 58,800 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ductwork above the brake pedal disabled the contact from rapidly depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11590119, filed 2024-05, 2,000 miles
4. 4
   Electrical system

   Instrument cluster, radio and electrical glitches

   • 23 complaints (6%)
   • median 20,000 mi at 1.9 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe the instrument cluster going black or freezing, the radio volume jumping on its own, and the vehicle shutting off at a stop with the Auto Start/Stop feature. Some owners report wireless phone projection or camera problems after software updates, and several say the dealer could not duplicate the fault. Mostly reported under about 55,000 miles, sometimes within the first few thousand miles.

   Recall 22V9030004 related service bulletins

   What to check: Cycle through the displays, radio and camera functions and confirm the cluster lights up correctly; ask whether any infotainment or cluster software updates or OTA updates have been installed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio volumes went from 0 to 100 spontaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11521352, filed 2023-05, 4,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and towing a 4,000-pound travel trailer, the contact noticed that the turn signal warning was illuminated and indicated that the left turn signal was not functioning as needed. The contact drove the vehicle to a small auto parts dealer to purchase a new signal bulb. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11528583, filed 2023-06, 2,000 miles
5. 5
   Other or unknown

   Tailgate opening unexpectedly

   • 23 complaints (6%)
   • median 30,000 mi at 2.4 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners report the tailgate unlatching and lowering by itself while driving or while parked overnight, occasionally causing cargo to fall out or draining the battery. Complaints describe a dealer diagnosis of a faulty or water-infiltrated tailgate switch, with the switch sometimes replaced; some owners say their vehicle was not covered by a recall for the condition. Reported from as little as 2,500 miles up to about 60,000 miles, in varied driving and parking conditions.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Check that the tailgate latches firmly and doesn't release on its own, look for signs of water around the switch and camera, and ask whether a tailgate switch has been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the tailgate independently opened, causing tools to fall onto the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty switch on the tailgate. The tailgate switch was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11556415, filed 2023-11, 2,500 miles

   “The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the engine turned off and the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the message Tailgate Open was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and, upon inspection, noticed that the tailgate was closed. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11720954, filed 2026-02, 22,000 miles

Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is worthwhile, focusing on engine noise, oil condition, transmission behavior on a highway test drive, and the tailgate latch. Also confirm which open recalls and software updates have been completed for the specific truck.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.