repaired · 2026 Q1
Tailgate: latch
Risk. An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-060 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Exterior lighting
3Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure
1Wheels
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 3 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.
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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Incident Summary / Description of Defect: While towing a properly maintained enclosed trailer at highway speed in my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (approx. 43,000 miles), the vehicle's integrated trailer control system suffered a sudden, uncommanded total failure. All exterior trailer lighting…
The stereo screen face failed, with warning signs in foreign languages. An inspection was completed and it was confirmed that the module behind the screen attempted to update and burned out. When this system update failed it continued to run power resulting in a dead battery. luckily there was…
Was driving east on i40 between Hinton and calumet when my truck through a check engine light and service parking break. I pulled over it smelt like burning wires I cleared the codes with a code reader and turn the truck on the accessory when smoke filled the cab I got out and the truck was in…
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