2023 GMC Sierra 1500 structure problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The upper chrome grille molding fractured at the clips and completely detached at highway speeds, creating a dangerous flying projectile. This is an identical material failure to NHTSA Campaign 25V-060. The defective part or assembly process clearly extends into the 2023 model year.”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“I was driving down the George W. Bush Highway in Dallas, Texas, and the front top bezel above my grill flew off and went over the top of my truck. I have no idea if it landed safely or damaged other vehicles behind me because I was in very thick traffic. This is extremely dangerous as I could…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 7% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 100 | 17% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 28 | 4% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 31 | 4% |
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.