2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

132Engine complaints

38.2%Of all 346 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE132 · 38.2%

POWER TRAIN96 · 27.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58 · 16.8%

Unspecified / other44 · 12.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM27 · 7.8%

Share of the 346 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“Transmission Control Valve Body. known issue on the 10spd transmission. GM will not do a recall. my truck was in the shop for 5 weeks…”NHTSA complaint 11641286 — filed 02/07/2025

“Vehicle started making an odd noise and was immediately taken to the dealer. Engine light did come on after the noise started. Dealer confirmed that…”NHTSA complaint 11640879 — filed 02/05/2025

“Engine failure while driving without warning (lights)which caused catastrophic damage to Engine and needed to be replaced”NHTSA complaint 11639836 — filed 01/31/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 132 of 346 complaints on file (38.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?

346 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.