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2023 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the transmission (61% of complaints). It is 20th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints33
Recalls1
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

  1. Transmission

    20 complaints · 61%

    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no failure was found. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 6,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the engine was revving abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine and an unknown…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 25,000 miles
  2. Electrical

    6 complaints · 18%

    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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 33,000 miles
    The contact works for a company that owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures. While driving, the vehicle stalled upon acceleration, followed by a total loss of electrical power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection; however, the failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 177,000 miles
  3. Wheels and tires

    4 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: tread/belt.

  4. Brakes

    3 complaints · 9%

  5. Engine

    3 complaints · 9%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

  1. Doors and locks: latch

    NHTSA 24V060000 · February 1, 2024 · 570,434 vehicles

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500

What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (20 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); wheels and tires (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 1, 2024 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
It is 20th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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