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2023 Chevrolet Silverado: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado at 15–26 mpg combined across 25 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 391 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

15–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SILVERADO 1500.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA 25V274000 Reported Apr 24, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252494000)
Units affected
597,571 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V674000 Reported Sep 12, 2024
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242447990)
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software; Service brakes, hydraulic: Brake fluid low warning: Lamp
Units affected
449,671 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software

NHTSA 22V903000 Reported Dec 8, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222386380)
Units affected
740,108 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/22/20 mpg$3,350446
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/21/20 mpg$3,350453
Silverado 2WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel24/29/26 mpg$3,700396
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8516/20/18 mpg$3,700496
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg$3,550478
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/20/18 mpg$3,700500
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg$3,550478
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular18/21/19 mpg$3,550462
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular18/21/19 mpg$3,550459
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/27/24 mpg$4,000425
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/27/24 mpg$4,000423
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg$3,950524
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/20/17 mpg$3,950523
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/20/17 mpg$3,950522
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/17 mpg$3,950535
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium16/20/17 mpg$4,850513
Silverado 4WD ZR26.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/17/15 mpg$5,500585
Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg$4,200553
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/17/16 mpg$4,200564
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/18/17 mpg$3,950512
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel21/23/22 mpg$4,350463
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg$3,950524
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg$4,200552
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/16 mpg$4,200555
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/18/16 mpg$5,150567

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard & Optional
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard & Optional
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado, most recently on Oct 26, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Chevrolet Silverado complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine153
Power train107
Electrical system61
Unknown or other47
Fuel/propulsion system33
Engine and engine cooling24
Service brakes18
Vehicle speed control17
Exterior lighting11
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking11

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Silverado model years

Chevrolet Silverado by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Silverado15–25 mpg · 64–70 MPGe61325/5
2025 Silverado15–26 mpg · 64–70 MPGe11225/5
2024 Silverado15–26 mpg · 63–67 MPGe63455/5
2022 Silverado14–26 mpg66545/5
2021 Silverado14–27 mpg88515/5
2020 Silverado15–27 mpg127505/5
2019 Silverado15–21 mpg101,0975/5
2018 Silverado17–20 mpg75265/5
2017 Silverado17–20 mpg78395/5
2016 Silverado17–20 mpg148025/5
2015 Silverado17–20 mpg181,1835/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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