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Buying a used 2023 GMC Sierra 1500? Check these 3 recalls first
A shorter list than surrounding years: three recalls, none critical or stop-driving. Two are high severity, a missing brake fluid level warning and the 6.2L V8 engine failure recall; the third covers daytime running lights that stay on. The unverified complaint pattern still resembles nearby model years, with 203 of 465 NHTSA reports under engine and 91 under power train, structure at 77. Five crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries are reported among those owner filings.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If it has the 6.2L V8, confirm the engine recall inspection or replacement outcome
- Verify the brake fluid warning software recall was applied and check fluid level
- Ask about any engine or transmission repairs already performed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy, GMC and Cadillac trucks miss brake fluid warning | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac 6.2L V8 engines may fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC: Daytime Running Lights Stay On | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
465 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 225 | Yes |
| Power Train | 91 | None found |
| Structure | 77 | None found |
| Electrical System | 61 | None found |
| Fuel System | 33 | None found |
| Brakes | 17 | Yes |