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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 497 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 497 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Nighttime backing up is to dark to see in the camera. The reverse lights are not bright enough to highlight the area to see correctly. This is a major concern as i almost backed up over my child at night as i could not see them in the camera. Please address with manufacture to resolve the issue. This truck has one piece LED lights that can not be pulled and swapped out with a brighter bulb. would need to replace the entire fixture.”

NHTSA complaint #11571021, filed 2024-02

“Was driving my 2023 GMC Sierra in a mild snowstorm after leaving the grocery store and heading home. It was about 10 minutes after dark and it has just started snowing. I was only 5 minutes down the road and the visibility in front of me suddenly & drastically declined. I could barely see the road. I could barely make out anywhere to turn out to. Once pulled over, I walked to the front of the truck and the headlights AND fog lights were completely covered in snow. I wiped them off with my hand and could then see great again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11640012, filed 2025-01

“The entire instrument panel is blacked out. I can not see the speed, how much fuel and no waring lights etc. The screen flashes between black and dark blue and there is a repetative ding that I have no idea what is caused from since I can not see any warning lights, etc.This puts me and others at risk due to not being able to see any functions for operation of the vehicle, the speed or any indicator lights of vehicle issues. The dealer has seen the truck, and informed me that this is a known problem and they would have to order parts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674179, filed 2025-07

“I have been trying since day one of my brand new 2023 Sierra Denali pickup truck hence I spent a $100 K plus OEM accessories at the dealer ! This complaint is in reference to the safety part of the brake trailing that disconnect and lose light and brakes ! I have Spent insane times at the dealers and have complained to the GMC Executive offices with Nothing but excuses and Absolutely Zero Help from GMC Cooperate but continue to go make appointments at the dealers ! This is Safety complaint and they are not taking this seriously at all ! …”

NHTSA complaint #11624404, filed 2024-11

“1 - The Engine or something electrical, possibly the ECM, failed or malfunctioned, and yes, it is available for inspection. 2 - The vehicle lost power, reduced speed, was hard to steer, and I couldn't put the hazard lights on; this occurred twice while driving on the highway, once I was driving at approx 75 mph. The results could have been catastrophic not only to myself but to others on the road. These two events are not the only times the truck did this. 3 - No. 4 - No. I filed a claim with GM, but it has been approximately a month, and I've received no updates. 5 - No. …”

NHTSA complaint #11760654, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202532%
2024154%
2023112%
202210%
202120%
202031%
2019112%
201831%
201793%
201641%
20159313%
201414820%
201333%
201152%
201021%
200931%
200821%
200721%
200653%
200542%
200431%
200321%
200232%
199812%
199711%

Other parts of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine
211 complaints
Body and structure
92 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
91 complaints
Electrical system
64 complaints
Other or unknown
54 complaints
Fuel system
36 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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