2023 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 30, 2026NCElectrical System

   600 miles and 3 months out of warranty the dash completely disappeared. Dealership says the costs is in excess of $1600 to fix the issue. I have researched this and it is a common problem with these trucks and it needs an instrument cluster. Given the fact that GMC controls the panels to these trucks I feel certain that this is actually caused by them and should be fixed under a recall. We have owned the truck 6 months. We are not able to see the speed limit, gas limits or…

   NHTSA complaint #11768017 · source
2. Filed Sep 28, 2026SDElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   2 issues. The radio will go blank and not work regardless of the method using to listen. Example- Sirius/XM or FM/AM. The vehicle will accelerate/jerk forward/backward dramatically compared to the pressure on the pedal. Scared to let anyone else operate the vehicle to prevent accident. Scared to back up to a camper or trailer because it is unpredictable how far it will jerk. No alerts or warnings. Has been taken to the dealer shop many occasions. Accelerator pedal has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11767484 · source
3. Filed Sep 23, 202683,000 miILElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The "Service Power Steering" message was displayed and ESP warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a short circuit in the module used to control the rack-and-pinion system, which had blown the fuse. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11766424 · source
4. 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
5. 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
6. Filed Sep 9, 2026GABody & StructureElectrical SystemEngine

   A GM warranty engine replacement was performed at Heyward Allen GMC in [XXX] on XXX at 70,415 miles. We purchase the vehicle on XXX with 73,904 miles and after driving for a month started having multiple malfunction indicator lights displaying, and experienced a no start condition. We took the vehicle to the Don Ledford GMC dealer in [XXX], and they performed a high level inspection. They found missing mounting brackets, loose wiring harness wires, broken and missing bolts.…

   NHTSA complaint #11763072 · source
7. Filed Aug 29, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineLighting

   1 - The Engine or something electrical, possibly the ECM, failed or malfunctioned, and yes, it is available for inspection. 2 - The vehicle lost power, reduced speed, was hard to steer, and I couldn't put the hazard lights on; this occurred twice while driving on the highway, once I was driving at approx 75 mph. The results could have been catastrophic not only to myself but to others on the road. These two events are not the only times the truck did this. 3 - No. 4 - No. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11760654 · source
8. Filed Aug 28, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   13 unresolved problem codes relating to hard engine starting,rough engine running,vehicle initiating safe mode operation, upon a highway trip. P0016 engine code detected and Onstar messaged for immediate service. No resolution at dealership , after resetting codes an additional 9 are active / pending at 2nd dealership visit. Abnormal engine operation since , dealership advises a hard failure has to occur before a resolution can be instituted. Similar advice from GMC direct…

   NHTSA complaint #11760415 · source
9. Filed Aug 9, 2026OHBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   My 2023 GNC Sierra 1500 has experienced a recurring electrical and safety-related malfunction on multiple occasions while driving. The dashboard and warning lights intermittently flash on, and off and numerous warning messages appear simultaneously. During previous occurrences, warnings included power steering service, safety restraint system, check engine and transmission related messages, including a message instructing me to pull over and shut the vehicle off. During one…

   NHTSA complaint #11755734 · source
10. Filed Aug 3, 202634,500 miMAElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel shut off without warning. The vehicle was restarted, and the panel remained blank with white streaks across the screen. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the dealer associated the failure with the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,500.

    NHTSA complaint #11754418 · source
11. Filed Jun 29, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngine

    Traveling had an engine light come on. stopped at a dealer they inspected found multiple errors reset engine light and said continue home. when home bring into my dealer. Got home that night went to start truck, all kinds of errors started popping up on the dash, vehicle would not turn over at all. Had to call wrecker to have brought into shop. First issue could not put the truck into neutral at all, so they had to pull in park to put unto the bed of wrecker (that seems to…

    NHTSA complaint #11747281 · source
12. Filed Jun 11, 2026GABody & StructureElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The plastic upper rail glass guide frame on the rear sliding window assembly of my 2023 GMC Sierra developed structural micro-cracks during normal vehicle operation. This manufacturing defect is a known issue tracked internally by the manufacturer under Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #18-NA-383.This structural failure allows severe water intrusion into the passenger cabin. The leaking water runs straight down the inside back wall of the cab, completely flooding and…

    NHTSA complaint #11743475 · 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