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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems

The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 has 198 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

198

Engine complaints

37%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Related recalls

25V274000EngineApril 24, 2025 · 597,571 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

What owners report

While towing my boat to the Florida Keys, I encountered a series of mechanical issues on Interstate 75. The engine’s exhaust became excessively loud, causing the engine to abruptly shut off. Despite successfully maneuvering into the safety lane, I was unable to restart the engine. I promptly…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 3, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA has 198 complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 25V274000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.