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All cars · Chevrolet Silverado · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Silverado. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index68100 = average car
Complaints450NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold555,148U.S. model year
Per 100K sold81complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 22 / 20Regular$3,100
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spd4WD18 / 21 / 19Regular$3,300
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spdRWD24 / 29 / 26Diesel$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spd4WD22 / 27 / 24Diesel$3,950
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD16 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD14 / 18 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 49,500 miles. Median 34,000, from 63 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine37,50022,800–47,20016
Transmission & drivetrain38,00021,000–70,90013
Electrical38,00010,000–54,5009
Engine40,50028,000–48,40016
Doors, locks & latches44,00023,000–61,9008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine36%
Transmission & drivetrain30%
Electrical18%
Fuel or ev drive system8%
Automatic emergency braking6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
450783020

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V274000 Apr 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect. 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. 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.

    Remedy. 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, Ch

  • 24V674000 Sep 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Brake Fluid Low Warning / Lamp

    Defect. 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. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 24V060000 Feb 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

    Defect. 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.

  • 22V903000 Dec 2022 Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect. 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. 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.

    Remedy. 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 prev

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026–
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure2025–
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy20262026
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure20252025

Manufacturer communications 1449

Chevy filed 1449 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202054301594,094Brakes
202162331529,765Engine
202276488523,249Engine
202368450555,148Engine
2024112534552,836Engine
202546161577,434Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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