2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 28%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 28% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine light keeps returning after dealer visits for oil change. Exhaust heat shield rattles since day one of ownership. During Normal commute, when I accelerate reduced power comes on and doesn’t allow me to accelerate much. Engine Electrical System, including the Charging and Starting System. Checked battery, alternator, and starter”
NHTSA complaint #11719791, filed 2026-02“This truck has a problem where at low speed while turning left the engine surges and the truck speeds to 15 miles an hour unless I jam on the brakes . This started just turning left and now its starting to happen turning right . I had this truck to koons chevolet two or three times for this problem but it still persist to happen. This vehicle is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11677181, filed 2025-07“The vehicle lost power and went into limp mode on 3/3. I had it transported to a dealership and they said there was metal containments in the motor. I got it back on 3/17 and they said all was well but it never drove right. It broke down again on 3/20 and the said the throttle body was out. Why had they not found this issue before? This seems to be a recurring issue with this model truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11726856, filed 2026-03“Was driving home and truck stuttered three times then went into limp mode, dropped truck off at dealership and was told it had a loose wire so they plugged it back in and charged me $200. Next day it happened again and brought it back when they told me my truck needed a replacement valve body. I've now been waiting over 2 months paying $858.18 a month for a truck I cant drive”
NHTSA complaint #11673972, filed 2025-07“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 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11024334Sep 4, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to overhaul the control valve to replace a plate and worn down check ball to correct the customers concern of No Reverse, No Shift Past…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% |
| 2023 | 108 | 28% |
| 2022 | 190 | 29% |
| 2021 | 243 | 28% |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
153 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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