"How reliable is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?"

"Based on 430 NHTSA complaints, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a median complaint mileage of 25500 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 430 total complaints filed."

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 430 complaints

430

Total Complaints

25,500mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

14,090 25th Percentile

25,500 Median Mileage

41,325 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

113

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

Exterior Lighting

Automatic Emergency Braking

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Started truck and dash lit up like a Christmas tree service brakes trailer brake failure do not exceed 43 mph. Check engine light was on multiple other lights were on truck is currently at dealership and gm doesnât have a fix for issue. Part that is needed is on National back order. Havenât made..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 113 complaints

25th: 24,250 mi Median: 37,500 mi 75th: 45,573 mi

Power Train 80 complaints

25th: 19,000 mi Median: 23,000 mi 75th: 35,000 mi

Electrical System 46 complaints

25th: 18,000 mi Median: 22,000 mi 75th: 38,000 mi

Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints

25th: 26,000 mi Median: 40,000 mi 75th: 44,469 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 63 FL: 35 MI: 25 CA: 19 PA: 19 NY: 15 UT: 14 WI: 14 MN: 12 LA: 11

Who Files Complaints?

0.2%

Original Owners

99.8%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1997	693	90,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	31
1998	452	73,575	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	17
1999	711	109,200	Service Brakes	51
2000	731	102,000	Service Brakes	87
2001	627	87,000	Service Brakes	84
2002	620	90,000	Service Brakes	60
2003	958	82,000	Service Brakes	33
2004	951	70,000	Service Brakes	47
2005	642	64,000	Electrical System	27
2006	462	60,000	Service Brakes	23
2007	1049	70,000	Air Bags	31
2008	1090	70,000	Air Bags	45
2009	553	70,000	Air Bags	10
2010	449	67,000	Air Bags	10
2011	695	72,000	Air Bags	32
2012	273	74,433	Unknown Or Other	8
2013	385	62,186	Unknown Or Other	12
2014	2184	62,826	Steering	105
2015	1390	52,000	Service Brakes	82
2016	1025	45,000	Service Brakes	62
2017	928	41,555	Power Train	50
2018	715	35,090	Power Train	16
2019	1436	11,232	Engine	46
2020	934	12,500	Engine	20
2021	924	47,000	Engine	27
2022	696	32,000	Engine	14
2024	317	7,500	Engine	10
2025	98	2,650	Engine	2
2026	28	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Software

Campaign 22V903000 | 08/12/2022

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac custo

Lamp

Campaign 24V674000 | 12/09/2024

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020,

Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Campaign 25V274000 | 24/04/2025

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28