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2023 GMC Sierra 3500: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500, most recently filed February 2024. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 24V060000 Filed Feb 1, 2024

Tailgate May Open While Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · tailgate · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Consequence
An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
74.2% repairedof 570,434 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (28)

28 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 28.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other Sierra 3500 years

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This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2023 GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 24V060000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 problems?

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (14), Electrical system (4), Forward collision avoidance (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2023 Sierra 3500 compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 GMC Sierra 3500 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2020 the most (51). The 2023 drew 28. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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