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2023 GMC Sierra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 GMC Sierra at 15–26 mpg combined across 24 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 497 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SIERRA 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 GMC 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 GMC Sierra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Sierra, 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/22/20 mpg	$3,350	446
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/21/20 mpg	$3,350	453
Sierra 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	24/29/26 mpg	$3,700	396
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	16/20/18 mpg	$3,700	496
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	$3,700	493
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/20/18 mpg	$3,700	500
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	$3,700	493
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/20/19 mpg	$3,550	468
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/20/19 mpg	$3,550	467
Sierra 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	22/27/24 mpg	$4,000	423
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	524
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/20/17 mpg	$3,950	523
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/20/17 mpg	$3,950	523
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	535
Sierra 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/19/17 mpg	$4,850	530
Sierra 4WD AT4X	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/17/15 mpg	$5,500	585
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	$4,200	553
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/17/16 mpg	$4,200	564
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/18/17 mpg	$3,950	512
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	21/23/22 mpg	$4,350	463
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	524
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	$4,200	554
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	$4,200	555
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/17/15 mpg	$5,500	585

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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	Standard & Optional
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard & Optional
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	Standard
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	Standard
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	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 GMC Sierra owner complaints

Owners have filed 497 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Sierra, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 2 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 GMC Sierra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	211
Power train	90
Structure: Body	83
Electrical system	63
Unknown or other	53
Fuel/propulsion system	35
Engine and engine cooling	23
Service brakes	14
Steering	13
Exterior lighting	11

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 GMC Sierra model years

GMC Sierra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Sierra	15–25 mpg · 64–68 MPGe	5	152	5/5
2025 Sierra	15–26 mpg · 64 MPGe	2	132	5/5
2024 Sierra	15–25 mpg	4	380	5/5
2022 Sierra	14–26 mpg	6	598	5/5
2021 Sierra	14–26 mpg	7	596	5/5
2020 Sierra	15–26 mpg	12	494	5/5
2019 Sierra	15–21 mpg	10	684	5/5
2018 Sierra	17–20 mpg	7	322	5/5
2017 Sierra	17–20 mpg	6	431	5/5
2016 Sierra	17–20 mpg	10	379	5/5
2015 Sierra	17–20 mpg	15	792	5/5

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Other 2023 GMC models

2023 GMC Acadia 2023 GMC Canyon 2023 GMC Terrain 2023 GMC Yukon

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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