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 GMC Sierra 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 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 July 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Power train3 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine2 crash/fire/injury
3Wheels3 crash/fire/injury
2Lane departure
2Tires
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Latches/locks/linkages
77 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 14 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 GMC Sierra 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.
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 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 Sierra 3500 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
In owners' words
What Sierra 3500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 dollars it went to another dealer on June 17th to…
While out of Town driving back home Wheel lock up on my 3500hd dually 2023 gmc.. vehicle had shudder effect and from 75 to 25 mph drasticly and engine reduced power light came on and wouldn’t come out of drive and then after stopping vehicle To cement parking safety block the vehicle had multiple…
I have had an incident where my 2023 gmc 3500 hd was had left me stranded earler this week. i towed the new truck to a certified dealer and i haven't heard anything since then. they mentioned my transmission will need to be fully replaced because valve body issues of solenoid a,e,f, are stuck open…
Own a 2023 Sierra 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.