Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a bad year?
395 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 178, 5.9× a quiet Silverado 1500 year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 5.9× the complaints of a quiet Silverado 1500 year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 40k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2023 Silverado 1500 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 40,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 178 (45%) | 24k–46k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 108 (27%) | 11k–70k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 63 (16%) | 13k–54k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel system | 39 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 25 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 22 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 18 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 40,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 395 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 6 mention a fire · 3 report an injury · 20 say the car was towed.
170 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 3
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. 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 daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 553
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Engine Control Module designation E01 is on a ordering restriction through technical assistance
This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary
Diagnostic information to assist Technicians with a possible transmission shudder
Potential cause for Buzz/rattle/vibration/ from the passenger side when the vehicle is under light load, with a 3.0L LZ0 Engine
NHTSA defect investigations: 4
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Neighbouring years
2022 Silverado 1500: 661 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2024 Silverado 1500: 323 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a bad year?
395 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 178, 5.9× a quiet Silverado 1500 year. At 40,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 5.9× the complaints of a quiet Silverado 1500 year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 40k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (178), transmission and drivetrain (108), electrical system (63), fuel system (39), brakes (25). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 24k–46k miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 25V-274), Brakes (NHTSA 24V-674), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 22V-903). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.