2023 GMC Sierra 2500 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
32
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
33,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 20 of 32 complaints (63%).
  • Electrical System (5) and wheels & tires (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 33,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 9th of 22 GMC Sierra 2500 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 26% fewer complaints than the 2022 model year (43).

2023 GMC Sierra 2500 problems by category

  • 20 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train20
Electrical system5
Engine3
Service brakes3
Tires:tread/belt2
Unknown or other2
Wheels1
Structure1

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k210k–30k430k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints that list mileage.

2023 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (1)

  • Recall 24V060000Feb 1, 2024570,434 vehicles
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.

    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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.

Recent 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 11, 2026ARWheels & Tires
    Complete Tread/belt separation originating inside the tire. I have the complete tire and the complete tread. This happened at highway speed. I'm going to the dealer to get an inspection. The only symptom was a bad vibration before the tread separation. LT275/65R20E
    NHTSA complaint #11763669 · source
  2. Filed Aug 6, 2026NVWheels & Tires
    On Saturday, XXX, at around 3:00 PM, my wife and I were traveling southbound on Interstate XXX toward [XXX] (this occurred in [XXX], just north of [XXX]). We were driving our 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup while towing our 36-foot 5th wheel trailer. I was traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour, and there was heavy traffic on the highway. Just north of Highway XXX, the passenger rear tire delaminated and went flat. The tread came off the tire, striking the wheel well,…
    NHTSA complaint #11755353 · source
  3. Filed Jul 30, 2026FLWheels & Tires
    While driving at highway speed, the left rear OEM Goodyear Wrangler 275/65R20 tire experienced a sudden tread separation and catastrophic failure. The tire pressure was correct, there were no TPMS warnings or other vehicle alerts, and the vehicle did not strike any road debris or other object prior to the failure. The truck was purchased new in December 2022 and has approximately 14,500 miles. The tread separation caused extensive damage to the truck, including the bedside,…
    NHTSA complaint #11753880 · source
  4. Filed Jul 7, 2026AKWheels & Tires
    These tires are not safe for off-road to highway use. After transitioning to the highway from a gravel driveway, I noticed that rocks were stuck in the treads. A significant about of rocks became dislodged and start to contact my vehicles underbody steps. I feel as if this can create significant and costly problems for the vehicles that are following close or perhaps behind in any manner. Large rocks and what I would classify as mini boulders are often found lodged in the…
    NHTSA complaint #11748920 · source
  5. Filed Jul 7, 2026AKBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 exhaust break turned off and the truck decreased power and the Check Engine Light illuminated. The Diagnostic that was produced by OnStar revealed 3 different codes. ( P0700 TCM, P0747…
    NHTSA complaint #11748895 · source
  6. Filed Mar 10, 202633,000 miTXElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions, after the vehicle had been parked for approximately two days, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started and taken to a dealer three times, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage…
    NHTSA complaint #11723343 · source
  7. Filed Jan 24, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11713060 · source
  8. Filed Jan 12, 2026MOTransmission & Drivetrain
    Summary of Issue On [XXX], my family and I departed Kansas City, Missouri, for a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove), Tennessee, approximately 800 miles away. We were towing a 2020 Forest River Salem FSX/RTX travel trailer, estimated at approximately 6,000 pounds loaded, using a Reese weight distribution hitch with integrated sway control. This load was well below the rated towing capacity of the vehicle. On [XXX], while driving without the…
    NHTSA complaint #11710403 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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