2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (58% of all complaints), specifically: allison transmission valve body failure, going on 2 months backorder due to high demand for this part several others are experiencing long delays. perhaps a recall will gets things moving.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

11 complaints

58%

• Allison transmission valve body failure, going on 2 months backorder due to high demand for this part several others are experiencing long delays. Perhaps a recall will gets things moving
• The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the foot was removed from the accelerator pedal while slowing for a traffic signal and the rear tires locked up as the vehicle was downshifting. The contact stated that it felt as if the brake
• Vehicle went into limp mode (max 3rd gear and about 45mph) while entering the interstate pulling a 30' 5th wheel camper. Luckily was in a construction zone so the speed limits was posted at 55 so no one took me out. Got off the next offramp and took vehicle to Chevy dealership and they said a Contro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Allison transmission valve body failure, going on 2 months backorder due to high demand for this part several others are experiencing long delays. Perhaps a recall will gets things moving”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

21%

• We bought a Chevrolet Silverado from 2023 as a new car in October 2024. It is an imported vehicle, as we live in Germany. After 7146km we broke down on the highway on [XXX] with engine damage. There were no signs or warnings beforehand. The Chevrolet simply stalled while driving and indicated that t
• Engine racing not shifting down shifting while slowing down from 70 miles per hour, happen several times
• The 2023 Chevy High Country Diesel vehicle for 89,000 has failed tremendously, without any warning whatsoever. I've had my vehicle serviced on a 6 to 8 weeks bases at the dealership. on March 28, 2025 I was driving in SD and the truck just failed all the suddenly. The information stated to shift to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“We bought a Chevrolet Silverado from 2023 as a new car in October 2024. It is an imported vehicle, as we live in Germany. After 7146km we broke down on the highway on [XXX] with engine damage. There were no signs or warnings beforehand. The Chevrolet simply stalled while driving and indicated that t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched and lowered down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched and lowered down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehi”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• Engine racing not shifting down shifting while slowing down from 70 miles per hour, happen several times

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Engine racing not shifting down shifting while slowing down from 70 miles per hour, happen several times”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

• The 2023 Chevy High Country Diesel vehicle for 89,000 has failed tremendously, without any warning whatsoever. I've had my vehicle serviced on a 6 to 8 weeks bases at the dealership. on March 28, 2025 I was driving in SD and the truck just failed all the suddenly. The information stated to shift to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The 2023 Chevy High Country Diesel vehicle for 89,000 has failed tremendously, without any warning whatsoever. I've had my vehicle serviced on a 6 to 8 weeks bases at the dealership. on March 28, 2025 I was driving in SD and the truck just failed all the suddenly. The information stated to shift to ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: Allison transmission valve body failure, going on 2 months backorder due to high demand for this part several others are experiencing long delays. Perhaps a recall will gets things moving
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: We bought a Chevrolet Silverado from 2023 as a new car in October 2024. It is an imported vehicle, as we live in Germany. After 7146km we broke down on the highway on [XXX] with engine damage. There were no signs or warnings beforehand. The Chevrolet simply stalled while driving and indicated that t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DOORS/LATCHES: The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched and lowered down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Engine racing not shifting down shifting while slowing down from 70 miles per hour, happen several times
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)