repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 402 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
402 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
157Engine2 crash/fire/injury
110Power train
63Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
34Fuel/propulsion system
27Engine and engine cooling
22Forward collision avoidance
18Service brakes
18Vehicle speed control
12Exterior lighting
6015 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 157 | 2 |
| Power train | 110 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 60 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Lighting control module: software
Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine failure after recall performed. Complete Engine failure at 55mph... vehicle towed to dealership. Diagnosis: Engine seized. Mileage 79,508. Currently waiting arrival of replacement engine. Vehicle at Wally Edgar Chevrolet, 3805 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360
My 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while driving. The engine did not completely shut off, but pressing the accelerator produced no power or acceleration. I was on the highway going about 80mph with traffic when it happened and…
I was traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] work. Was traveling in the left lane on the [XXX] traveling at approx. 75mph at 8PM when I suddenly lost all power to my vehicle. Everything was running fine; there were no warning signs, no sounds, no dash indicators, no nothing. Just suddenly lost all power to…
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