IllustrationThe hood latch broke off mid drive on the freeway and my hood came up and then slammed down, came up again and went flying across the freeway.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.
Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.
About this comparison →47Owner complaints
Model-year median: 81
1Recall campaignsView recall details →
0InvestigationsView investigation details →
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Inspection summary
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 47 owner complaints · 1 recall campaigns · 0 investigations.
Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.
Top reported categories (up to 5)
- Power Train: 17 reports
- Electrical System: 16 reports
- Unknown Or Other: 8 reports
- Engine: 7 reports
- Latches/locks/linkages: 4 reports
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Recall links
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How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 7 of 47 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports
Structure complaints
2 reportsThe contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate step bar continuously extended and retracted. The tailgate-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the step actuator due to water damage. The …
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The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate step bar continuously extended and retracted. The tailgate-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the step actuator due to water damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Recall campaigns
124V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Feb 1, 2024
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 & remedy
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.
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Defect investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.