2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: CAUTION — 395 owner complaints, rated on its 3 recall campaigns; top issue: engine (155 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.35, where 1.00 is a typical Silverado 1500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. Severity drives it: 74% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel). Its raw count is below the median year, but it has been on the road only about 3 years, so complaints are arriving faster than for older Silverado 1500 years.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
395
NHTSA complaints
1.35
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Silverado 1500 year)
1,241
Service bulletins
3
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Engine is the clear leader, named in 39% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2023 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 155 | 39% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 108 | 27% |
| Electrical system | 63 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 47 | 12% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 34 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2023, reported between Dec 8, 2022 and Apr 24, 2025.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,241 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2023 — close to the 1,260 of the median Silverado 1500 year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (303), engine & cooling (185), powertrain / transmission (138). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2023 vs. the year before and after
From the 2022 to the 2023, owner complaints fell 40% (661 → 395) — an improvement. The 2024 that followed fell 18% (395 → 323), so the 2024 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | AVOID | 661 | 1,513 | 6 | — |
| 2023 (this page) | CAUTION | 395 | 1,241 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | CAUTION | 323 | 905 | 2 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine (155 complaints on the 2023): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (108 complaints on the 2023): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (63 complaints on the 2023): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Fuel / propulsion system (34 complaints on the 2023): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm all 3 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Silverado 1500 years with a better rating: 2025.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: CAUTION — 395 owner complaints, rated on its 3 recall campaigns; top issue: engine (155 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.35, where 1.00 is a typical Silverado 1500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are engine (155, 39%), powertrain / transmission (108, 27%), electrical system (63, 16%). The manufacturer has 1,241 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most recently 25V274000 (Apr 24, 2025, engine & cooling); 24V674000 (Sep 12, 2024, service brakes, hydraulic); 22V903000 (Dec 8, 2022, exterior lighting). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.