The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N252494000.
The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: 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 fix and full notice
Fix: 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, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Brakes: brake fluid low warning, lamp; Brakes: power assist, electric, control module, software. GMC campaign N242447990.
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N222386380.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 5 investigations that name the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500; 3 are still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Component: Body structure (body, bumpers, active shutters/grill, hood).
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Engineering analysis EA26005Open since Aug 20, 2026
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Component: Engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Engineering analysis EA25007Open since Oct 23, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM).
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Engine and cooling; Engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Recall query RQ26001Closed Aug 20, 2026 (opened Jan 16, 2026)
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Component: Engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Preliminary evaluation PE25001Closed Oct 23, 2025 (opened Jan 16, 2025)
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 25V-274, listed above.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Engine and cooling; Engine.
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. A recall query is a review of whether a recall covered the right vehicles or whether its fix works. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 516 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Sierra 1500. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Sierra 1500 drew the most (285).
Owner complaints
2023: 516 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Complaints
2010
202
2011
327
2012
136
2013
155
2014
845
2015
774
2016
350
2017
418
2018
305
2019
662
2020
484
2021
603
2022
607
2023
516
2024
384
2025
130
2026
150
Safety recalls
2023: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Recalls
2010
4
2011
7
2012
4
2013
4
2014
18
2015
14
2016
10
2017
6
2018
7
2019
10
2020
12
2021
7
2022
6
2023
3
2024
1
2025
1
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What are the most common 2023 Sierra 1500 problems?
In the 516 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, the problems described most are engine failure or replacement (120), loss of power or limp mode (97), and the check engine light coming on (50). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 open investigations that name the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500: upper grille deflector detachment (RQ26003, opened Oct 9, 2026), loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005, opened Aug 20, 2026), and loss of motive power due to engine failure (EA25007, opened Oct 23, 2025). It has closed 2 others. An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
How do I check if my Sierra 1500 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at GMC dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: SIERRA 1500.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.