2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
13 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
Transmission. Currently at bill roberts Chevrolet located in bolivar, mo. 65613. Hauling a fifth wheel camper, when the truck nearly came to a stop on it's own while going down a highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-29
Allison transmission valve body failure, going on 2 months backorder due to high demand for this part several others are experiencing long delays. Perhaps a recall will gets things…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-07
Engine
4 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 15 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched and lowered down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-01
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 15 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
1 of 15 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-05-17Latches/locks/linkages24V060000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.
Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.