2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 107 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769853 (filed 10/08/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to decelerate properly while the brake pedal was depressed. the brake pedal was firm. the abs, emergency brakes, and brake warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dea…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766750 (filed 09/24/2026): “I drive a 2023 chevrolet silverado 1500 3.0l diesel with the 10-speed transmission. the transmission control software failed to monitor/detect valve body wear or trigger a 5th-gear 'limp mode' safety net, resulting in three separate instances of sudden rear-wheel lockup at speed. the dealer was unab…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765693 (filed 09/20/2026): “This truck and hundreds, if not thousands of others has many issues with the electronic shifter. not only do they frequently fail, but chevrolet does not have any parts available to the dealerships for weeks. these duramax 3.0 diesel engines are also a huge problem with the emission system and def. …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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