2023 GMC Sierra 3500
Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- 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: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
14 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
May 3 2026 was traveling on highway when my 2023 dually duramax wheels locked up on me causing me to hit a guard rail and then truck would not go into any gear and was toast after first dealership it went to was valve body repair and after 1400...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Also filed under Wheels and vehicle speed control
Electrical system
4 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 28 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
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On Christmas Day 2025 my Tailgate flies open on its own and I see my cargo flying out and a piece of it bounced off my taillight passenger side braking the taillight and then when attempting to pull over my lane departing feature tryâs to correct...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-13
Also filed under Back over prevention and lane departure
On March 22, 2023, my wife and I purchased a new 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali from Coast Buick GMC.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-14
Also filed under Lane departure
Wheels
3 of 28 total reports mention: wheels.
Engine
3 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
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 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages
FAQ
- Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 3500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Sierra 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.