2023 GMC Sierra 1500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 14, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The front grille trim moulding failed and flew off on the highway. Also, the forward collision light on vehicle from the front camera not working and needing to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11764036 · source
2. Filed Sep 10, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

   This vehicle has water intrusion for the power steering harness. The system went out one day. Vehicle has 40K miles on it. i bought it less than a year ago as a used vehicle with 30K miles on it. Less than a year later i end up with a $6,500 bill for it.

   NHTSA complaint #11763381 · source
3. Filed Apr 18, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   I brought this truck brand new. Had issues the first couple days of purchase that was a quick fix, but as time went on things got worse. Truck always stalling out, engine has been replaced once already due to a recall and months after the first replacement, it stalled out on me again in the middle of the freeway and I just got a call from the dealership that it needs another new engine! How is this right! How is this safe! I could've lost my life on every occasion it has…

   NHTSA complaint #11732074 · source
4. Filed Apr 10, 202637,188 miMTDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black image, and a message advising that the rearview camera was unavailable, was displayed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the rear-view camera screen reset independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the dealer inspected the wiring harness and the rearview camera…

   NHTSA complaint #11730376 · source
5. Filed Apr 5, 2026WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   On March 13, 2026 I purchased a 2023 GMC Sierra AT4 Pickup with 3.0 Diesel Engine. While driving on a state highway in a 35 mph zone I started to accelerate as the speed zone changed. The truck suddenly had the rear wheel lock up for a brief time about quarter to half second then the truck proceeded on. This happened as the transmission was downshifting. Then on or about March 24, 2026 I was using the same truck and towing a 4,000 pound enclosed trailer. This trailer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11729261 · source
6. Filed Mar 17, 2026MADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2023 GMC Sierra has 60,571 miles for a while now while driving the transmission slips and slams into gears. Recently driving with my kids in the car on highway going 70mph the back brakes locked up multiple times, so scary and dangerous while driving. I now currently have a code P-0747 in the system.

   NHTSA complaint #11724873 · source
7. Filed Mar 10, 2026SCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   This complaint involves a sudden failure of my vehicle’s Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Forward Collision Warning system, both of which are critical safety systems. While driving my [XXX] son to school, multiple warning lights suddenly appeared on the dashboard without any prior indication of a problem. The vehicle displayed a warning message instructing me not to exceed 36 miles per hour, and several system alerts activated simultaneously, my ABS brake system failed and…

   NHTSA complaint #11723265 · source
8. Filed Feb 2, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Vehicle will show lane keep assist system as active but provide no intervention and allow vehicle to travel into the next lane intermittently. System will also move itself to the next lane unexpectedly when near the lane markers of the original lane. Navigation system and radio will freeze, stop working all together, and at times fully reboot, randomly while in operation. While these issues are frequent, they are intermittent. No repair suggestions by dealer or manufacturer

   NHTSA complaint #11714987 · source
9. Filed Sep 17, 202520,000 miOKBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started running abnormally rough, promptly the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The message “Service Traction Control” was displayed, and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11687891 · source
10. Filed Aug 18, 202534,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera was fuzzy, obstructing the view of the rear of the vehicle. On several occasions, while the vehicle was in reverse (R), the camera was fuzzy, and after shifting to drive(D), the front camera displayed a black screen with a camera and a RED line. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined after 8 weeks.…

    NHTSA complaint #11681270 · source
11. Filed May 30, 2025MIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The active cruise control does not appear to be able to be completely turned off, you can only cancel a particular speed you have set. I have experienced multiple times in a parking lot situation when trying to park that as steering wheel was spinning, it is very easy to hit the toggle switch that sets/resumes the cruise control, at that point vehicle may acclerate to the set point as you are trying to park. You must quickly either hit the cancel button or the brake to…

    NHTSA complaint #11663971 · source
12. Filed Feb 6, 2025INDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    While driving on the interstate, my vehicle started losing speed. I pulled over to the shoulder of the interstate and put in neutral so I could coast further to the exit ramp where I would be in a safer location. My vehicle has 14037 miles on the odometer and has now gone through 2 engines. It has always been serviced by GM.

    NHTSA complaint #11641203 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology