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2023 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500, 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 November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Power train2 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Tires
3Service brakes
1Wheels
1Steering
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 GMC Sierra 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 GMC.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Sierra 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 Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 2500 safety ratings
2023 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When vehicle is shifted into Park you are not able to remove the key. I have taken the vehicle to 5 different dealers, and no one can fix the problem. Many forums show the exact same problem - something in the steering column is defective. Began happening in 2023 with only 12,000 miles on the…
On XXX, I was towing my camper to Copper Center, Alaska from Palmer, Alaska when my truck experienced a full transmission shut down which put the truck into "Reduced Power Mode". We descending down the road right next to Victory Bible Camp (64741 Victory Rd, Sutton-Alpine, Ak 99674) when the…
Driving at approximately 30-35MPH merging in traffic, the transmission shuttered and went into reduced power mode. ECM reported a 747 code and valve body failure.
Own a 2023 Sierra 2500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.