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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 90 complaints for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
90 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

Vehicle's 10 speed transmission on numerous occasions has locked the wheels at high rates of speed on the highway, causing the vehicle to veer across several lanes and almost crash. Vehicle will not always engage in drive selection causing a filed accident while trying to go from reverse to drive.

June 2025 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving in 1st and 2nd gear, the transmission was slipping, causing the vehicle to jerk. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Reported at 97,000 miles, February 2025

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