2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753135 (filed 07/27/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. the contact was informed that the transmi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753138 (filed 07/27/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. additionally, the contact stated that while driving 60-70 mph, the vehicle stalled. no warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744216 (filed 06/15/2026): “Was driving east on i40 between hinton and calumet when my truck through a check engine light and service parking break. i pulled over it smelt like burning wires i cleared the codes with a code reader and turn the truck on the accessory when smoke filled the cab i got out and the truck was in flame…”
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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