2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The stereo screen face failed, with warning signs in foreign languages. An inspection was completed and it was confirmed that the module behind the screen attempted to update and burned out. When this system update failed it continued to run power resulting in a dead battery. luckily there was…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“Was driving east on i40 between Hinton and calumet when my truck through a check engine light and service parking break. I pulled over it smelt like burning wires I cleared the codes with a code reader and turn the truck on the accessory when smoke filled the cab I got out and the truck was in…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Silverado 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 2500 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 Silverado 2500 | 53 | 38% |
| 2022 Silverado 2500 | 29 | 31% |
| 2021 Silverado 2500 | 17 | 20% |
| 2020 Silverado 2500 | 17 | 16% |
| 2019 Silverado 2500 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 Silverado 2500 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 Silverado 2500 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 Silverado 2500 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 Silverado 2500 | 57 | 32% |
| 2014 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 Silverado 2500 | 10 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.