2023 GMC Sierra 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
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.
“The contact works for a company that owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures. While driving, the vehicle stalled upon acceleration, followed by a total loss of electrical power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was 177,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11770888, filed 2026-10, 177,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions, after the vehicle had been parked for approximately two days, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started and taken to a dealer three times, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11723343, filed 2026-03, 33,000 miles“Shift to park message displayed while attempting to shut off engine after shifter was in the park position, accessory would not turn off even after driver door opened and could not leave vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11655217, filed 2025-04“Bought the truck brand new. within a week the service trailer brake warning light came on. has been to the dealership 3 times and they still cant fix it. This affects towing of the trailer with no trailer brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11516652, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11023368May 17, 2025This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on power folding mirrors do not fold at the same speed.
- 11024486May 16, 2025This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- 11019545Apr 24, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- 11019017Apr 10, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017247Mar 28, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- 11017255Mar 25, 2025This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 38% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 33 | 31% |
| 2023 | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 | 12 | 27% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 9 | 28% |
| 2018 | 7 | 20% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 11 | 12% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 | 7 | 23% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 42 | 37% |
| 2004 | 48 | 34% |
| 2003 | 36 | 23% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500
20 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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