NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Safety Record
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, the federal record is limited. No crash-test data exists, meaning this model year carries no star ratings from NHTSA and no computed Safety Index. The available data shows one recall campaign and 14 owner-reported complaints. These complaints allege zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This incomplete picture offers no cause for alarm, but consumers should understand that the absence of crash-test data represents a factual gap, not an endorsement or a condemnation of its safety performance.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band with one recall on record, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 14 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 accumulated 14 owner complaints and was subject to one recall campaign. The recall addresses the tailgate latch mechanism on trucks equipped with a power tailgate, a known issue across multiple GM models and years. While the 14 owner complaints predominately concern the powertrain and engine, none involved allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death. NHTSA data does not include crash-test results for sibling model years for comparative context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
The 2023 Silverado 3500 is covered by one recall campaign targeting latches, locks, and linkages, specifically the tailgate latch on trucks equipped with a power tailgate. The recall notice does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, but owners should verify their VIN status at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH24V060000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-02-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Fourteen complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2023 Silverado 3500. The top reported component is the power train, which accounts for nine of those filings, followed by the engine with four, and single allegations each touching the electrical system, fuel and propulsion system, latches and locks, and an unknown category. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
A significant concern for this model is an open recall regarding the tailgate latch. Purchasers should verify the recall's remedy status for any individual truck by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov; an unresolved recall directly impacts safety.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Silverado 3500, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year and no tested sibling years are available in the NHTSA data we cover.
- One recall affects this model year, targeting the tailgate latch on power-tailgate-equipped trucks across a broad GM campaign that also covers the 2020-2024 Silverado 2500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500.
- All 14 owner complaints on file are unverified allegations; nine target the power train and four target the engine, but none of the 14 filings include an alleged crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Verify the open or closed status of the tailgate latch recall on any specific 2023 Silverado 3500 by entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov before taking ownership.
FAQ2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 safety questions
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 14 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.