2023 GMC Sierra 1500 power train problems
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Truck rear wheels locked up while going between 45 - 50 mph nearly causing accident. Driver behind me had to lock-up their breaks to avoid collision. This is happening every time I drive the truck for more than 30 minutes. It is happening multiple times a day now. I cannot drive truck - too unsafe…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Purchased above listed vehicle new in XXX. Immediately noticed a 'coolant' smell in cab. brought vehicle in for coolant smell issue on XXX and XXX. We were told that there was no issue until finally on XXX we were told the radiator needed to be replaced at OUR expense. XXX we received a letter from…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 23% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 24 | 21% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 68 | 19% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 108 | 19% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 134 | 24% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 96 | 21% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 136 | 21% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 128 | 43% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 117 | 33% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 24% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 97 | 14% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 69 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 GMC Sierra 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.