2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the power train. 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 October 3, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train100
Engine40
Latches/locks/linkages20
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.

73%repaired · 2026 Q1

Tailgate: latch

Recall 24V-060 · Feb 1, 2024 · 570,434 vehicles · 418,629 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 3500 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 3500 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Silverado 3500 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHOM SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE TRUCK TO AN O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS SO THEY COULD RUN A…
Complaint 11768733 · Oct 3, 2026
The valve body assembly is not letting it to shift right when driving from 50mph to 60 mph it has a clunking noise I have it replaced and is still not working correctly GM knows there is a problem with the 10 speed transmissions I have a 2023 3500 diesel with the same problem as the recalls on the…
Complaint 11746880 · Jun 27, 2026
Engine started running extremely rough shaking vehicle. Various warning lights lit up. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that I need a new duramax engine because the cylinders are scored. Vehicle has about 58k miles It has been at the dealer for 3 weeks and they say they have no idea when they…
Complaint 11741798 · Jun 3, 2026

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