2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel/propulsion system problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Catastrophic Engine failure - Chevy, Silverado 1500, Yr: 2023; Odometer: 33,183: On 8/16/2026 we were traveling down a busy highway towing our camper and the engine completely stopped, no propulsion, no warning lights, no check engine lights; complete failure; we had to coast to side of road. The…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“Main bearing failure at highway speed. Engine replaced by GM under warranty. Vehicle had the recall service done prior to the failure, the recall test and different oil was inadequate to predict or prevent this failure. Vehicle was serviced by the dealer for all oil changes on time.”
filed Aug 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could…
N262558690 · Service Campaign · issued Sep 16, 2026Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2023-2024 model year Chevrolet Colorado / Silverado 1500 and GMC Canyon / Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L…
N242452131-02 · Emissions · issued Sep 11, 2026Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur…
N262558690-01 · Emissions · issued Sep 1, 2026General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could…
N262558690-01 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 7% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 6% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 3% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 33 | 5% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 4% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 3% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 27 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.