2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train problems
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This truck and hundreds, if not thousands of others has many issues with the electronic shifter. Not only do they frequently fail, but Chevrolet does not have any parts available to the dealerships for weeks. These Duramax 3.0 diesel engines are also a huge problem with the emission system and DEF…”
filed Sep 20, 2026
“While operating at highway speeds this truck lost all engine power and would not start back up. Vehicle was towed to local dealer and determined to be a catosrophic failure of the crank shaft. Repairs are being made as covered under warranty.”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 18% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 19% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 94 | 31% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 179 | 29% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 234 | 29% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 225 | 31% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 325 | 30% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 192 | 24% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 136 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 154 | 11% |
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.