Body problems of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 - part 1

Upper grille deflector broke off without impact at highway speed.

Front grill deflector flew off on the highway causing visibility issues and damaging paint on the truck. The clips broke and the piece shattered when it hit the roadway. Theres a recall on the 2022 and my 2023 is the exact same design with the exact same part. GMC doesn't want to recall more trucks and has neglected this problem.

While driving my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 at4 at highway/interstate speed, the front upper grille molding/deflector unexpectedly detached from the vehicle. There was no collision or known impact immediately preceding the failure. I recovered the detached molding and inspected the vehicle afterward. Multiple molded attachment points on the back of the upper grille molding are fractured/broken. Several of the attachment retainers and mounting hardware remain attached to the vehicle. Photographs were taken of the detached molding, broken attachment points, mounting locations, and the vehicle after the incident. I have retained the failed part. I am aware of NHTSA recall 25v060 / gm safety recall n242490120 concerning certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles in which front upper grille deflector attachment points may fracture over time, potentially allowing the deflector to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. My vehicle is a 2023 model and is not currently included in that recall, but the failure I experienced appears similar to the failure described in that campaign. I am reporting this incident because the component detached while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed and could have struck another vehicle or created a roadway hazard. I request that NHTSA document and evaluate this failure and determine whether similar failures are occurring in 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. There were no warning lights, messages, looseness, or other symptoms noticed before the molding detached. The failure occurred suddenly while the vehicle was in motion and created a potential road hazard for following motorists. The failed molding remains in my possession and is available for inspection. My vehicle is a 2023 model and is not currently included in recall 25v060 / gm n242490120, but the observed attachment-point fractures appear similar to the failure described in that recall.

Driving vehicle at approximately 70 mph when a semi truck passed me going the opposite direction. The upper grille deflector / molding section of my front end grille blew off and landed into on coming traffic. I understand a recall was issued for the same problem on the 2022 models, but not the 2023 model.

Chrome grille deflector the upper front of grille came off in highway at highway speed hitting windshield scratching hood & car behind.

A trim piece under my hood and above my grille on my 2023 GMC sierra slt 1500 flew off and over my windshield this morning during a heavy wind and rain storm. There was no previous damage to the front of my vehicle.

Upper bezel of front grille blew off driving down the hwy landing in oncoming lane of traffic. This is a known problem to GMC on late produced 2022 model year and issued a safety recall #xxx to replace the bezel and reinforce mounting points. I bought my 2023 GMC xxx and it was made in [xxx] so good chance it was made in 2022 and I could of had one of the faulty grilles. If not GMC still has a problem with upper grilles detaching while driving. I have talked to my dealer and GMC customer satisfaction with no help offered. I have bought a new grille and installed it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The front upper grill broke and flew off the truck at highway speeds nearly causing a wreck. Zero previous damage. Simply broke at the connecting points without cause. . Pretty unreasonable for a 75000 dollar truck to have the upper grill just dislocate itself and nearly cause a major wreck at highway speeds.

On September 11, 2026, while driving my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 denali ultimate at approximately 70 mph on the buckman bridge (us 295 s), the painted upper grille/hood molding located between the hood and the top of the grille suddenly detached from the vehicle. Before I purchased the vehicle, it had sustained damage to the front fascia during transportation/shipping. As part of the repair prior to my purchase, the upper trim piece in this area was replaced by general motors. To my knowledge, the replacement was performed by gm as part of the pre-delivery repair. The vehicle had not been involved in a collision or impact prior to the failure while I owned it. The component detached while the vehicle was traveling at approximately 70 mph on a bridge and entered active traffic. I was unable to determine what happened to the component after it entered traffic or whether it struck another vehicle. At the time of the incident, I did not initially realize exactly which component had detached. I subsequently determined that the missing part was the painted upper grille/hood molding/front upper grille deflector. I am reporting this because I have since learned that gm issued safety recall n242490120 / NHTSA recall 25v060 for certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles involving the front upper grille deflector. That recall describes fracture of the attachment points and the possibility of the deflector completely detaching while the vehicle is being driven. My vehicle is a 2023 model, but the component and reported failure appear substantially similar. The failure occurred at approximately 70 mph and caused a large exterior body component to enter active traffic, creating a potential hazard to other motorists. I am requesting that NHTSA document this incident and investigate whether the defect addressed by recall 25v060 also affects 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, including vehicles in which the upper trim piece had previously been replaced by gm.

I was driving down the george w. Bush highway in dallas, texas, and the front top bezel above my grill flew off and went over the top of my truck. I have no idea if it landed safely or damaged other vehicles behind me because I was in very thick traffic. This is extremely dangerous as I could injured people driving behind me potentially impaling someone as I was going 70 mph per the speed limit. Just both are being recalls on the 2022 GMC model of my truck. The dealership refused to fix this for me and quoted me over $500 to get this repaired.

The upper chrome grille molding fractured at the clips and completely detached at highway speeds, creating a dangerous flying projectile. This is an identical material failure to NHTSA campaign 25v-060. The defective part or assembly process clearly extends into the 2023 model year.

While driving my 2023 GMC sierra at4 at highway speed, the front grille piece (gm part 84957848, roughly 3 feet or longer) detached from the vehicle without warning and flew off into the roadway. The piece landed on the shoulder rather than in a travel lane, but given its size, it could easily have struck another vehicle or caused a serious accident if it had landed differently. I was then forced to stop on the highway shoulder to retrieve the part, which put me in an unsafe roadside situation with traffic passing at highway speed. This part had all its retaining clips still intact, indicating a failure of the part/mounting itself rather than a missing clip or improper installation. Part number 86274905.

The upper grill chrome trim blew off at highway speed. The plastic brackets holding it in place sheared off. This was a known defect resulting in 70,000 recalled trucks for the prior year model (2022), but for some reason isn't covered for 2023. Same exact issue.

Whilst driving down the highway at 65 mph the plastic front grill deflector broke off and slammed into my windshield and the vehicle behind me. Luckily the vehicle behind me sustained no damage other than how frightened she and her children were. This is a known issue and was subject to a recall for the 2022 GMC sierra denali's. Nothing has changed between the 2 models as far as I can tell and it's the exact same grill deflector. When I informed the dealership of this they told me it would be a $950 repair out of pocket. First of all, it is unacceptable for a $75,000 vehicle to have a plastic component that can just break off and become an immediate and unavoidable hazard on the highways. The recall must be extended to these vehicles. I have reached out to gm and they confirmed it would be an out of pocket expense, but I am escalating the situation. Thank you!.

Vehicle: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 sle VIN: [xxx] while driving southbound on [xxx] near exit [xxx], the front upper grille molding/deflector completely detached from my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 sle at highway speed and separated from the vehicle, creating a potential road hazard for other motorists. Prior to the complete separation, I noticed that the upper grille molding was becoming loose and lifting away from the vehicle. I stopped and photographed the component and its attachment areas. The photographs show failed/broken attachment points while the molding was still partially attached to the truck. Later, while driving on [xxx] to work, the remaining attachments failed and the entire molding separated from the vehicle. The part could not safely be recovered from the interstate. The vehicle recently underwent dealer service involving the active grille shutter/damper area near this component. I cannot determine whether that service contributed to the failure, so I am reporting it as part of the vehicle's recent service history rather than asserting it as the cause. I subsequently became aware that NHTSA recall 25v-060 / gm recall n242490120 addresses separation of a front upper grille deflector on certain GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to fractured attachment points. My vehicle is a 2023 model and does not presently appear to be included in that recall. Because my vehicle experienced a similar failure mode resulting in the exterior component completely separating at highway speed, I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA can determine whether this condition may extend beyond the vehicles currently covered by the recall. Photographs documenting the component and failed attachment areas before its complete separation are available. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving southbound on interstate 95 in florida, the front upper grille molding/deflector completely detached from my 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 sle at highway speed and separated from the vehicle, creating a potential road hazard for other motorists. Prior to the complete separation, I noticed that the upper grille molding was becoming loose and lifting away from the vehicle. I stopped and photographed the component and its attachment areas. The photographs show failed/broken attachment points while the molding was still partially attached to the truck. Later, while driving on I-95, the remaining attachments failed and the entire molding separated from the vehicle. The part could not safely be recovered from the interstate. The vehicle recently underwent dealer service involving the active grille shutter/damper area near this component. I cannot determine whether that service contributed to the failure, so I am reporting it as part of the vehicle's recent service history rather than asserting it as the cause. I subsequently became aware that NHTSA recall 25v-060 / gm recall n242490120 addresses separation of a front upper grille deflector on certain GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to fractured attachment points. My vehicle is a 2023 model and does not presently appear to be included in that recall. Because my vehicle experienced a similar failure mode resulting in the exterior component completely separating at highway speed, I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA can determine whether this condition may extend beyond the vehicles currently covered by the recall. Photographs documenting the component and failed attachment areas before its complete separation are available.

I started to notice detached broken plastic pieces behind the upper grill housing. I notified the dealer, and in the meantime of trying to figure out what to do, the upper grill housing came detached when I was driving down the highway and flew up and back onto the highway. Sounds similar to safety recall n242490120, which was for 2022 model year trucks. Not sure why this stopped at 2022, but it happed on my 2023.

August 5th, 2026, I was driving south on I-55 between hammond and ponchatoula at 70 mph when the top grill trim (bezel) flew off, hit (and cracked) the windshield, and landed somewhere behind my traveling vehicle.

The front grille bezel mounting clips broke and it started to fly off while driving on the highway. Luckily, I was able to pull over before the last clip broke and took it off before it became a spear flying at the cars behind me. There is an active recall for this issue for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 models, but not 2023/2024 models (same body I believe).

While driving my 2023 GMC sierra on the highway at highway speeds, a piece of the front grille suddenly detached and flew off the vehicle. There was no prior accident, impact, or external damage to the grille; the part failed and unclipped on its own due to defective manufacturing or weak retaining clips. This creates a severe safety hazard as the flying debris could have struck the windshield of the vehicles traveling behind me, potentially causing a major accident. I am aware that the 2022 GMC sierra has an active recall (n242490120) for this exact same issue, yet gm is refusing to cover this 2023 model under warranty or recall despite presenting identical component failure.

The grill deflector flew off while driving on the highway. I was driving roughly 55 mph. It is available now, but will be getting repaired in the near future. My concern is that it appears that this was an issue with the 2022 models and it’s still an issue on the 2023. The safety issue is if there was a vehicle or motorcycle behind me that it could have harmed whoever could have been driving behind me, caused and accident, or damaged their vehicle or mine in the process. The service advisor (j. R. ) told me that “sometimes the wind gets underneath the bezel and makes it snap”. No it has not been inspected by any of this mentioned. No warning signs prior to the incident.

The upper grille trim piece came off while driving down i20 between hudson oaks and willow park. I was doing between 60-65 mph. It could’ve hit other vehicles behind me, or to the side of me. This piece is a known issue and the 2022’s have a recall but not the 2023 model years. No signs of this being about to break.

While driving at highway speeds the upper front grill part of my GMC sierra truck simply flew off. It went airborne and flew behind me causing traffic directly behind me to swerve out of the way into other traffic lanes to avoid missing the grill piece from hitting them. There was no indication of the part being loose or rattling or any warning. It simply just flew off. This could have easily caused an accident or flew into my windshield and cracked it as well. This needs to be investigated. This is a common GMC sierra 2022+ body style issue as I have heard from other owners experienced the same thing.

The upper hood trim that sits above the grill, flew off on the interstate at approx 80 mph. Upon research this is a common problem for this make and model in years of 22-24. Gm has a service bulletin for this issue as well as the NHTSA. For this particular failure. There was no warning and when I contacted gm they were unwilling to assist as "service bulletins" are not recalls and the vehicle is out of warranty. There was no warning, no indicator, it just blew off and I had no idea until I got home and the piece was missing. I was unable to locate the part on the interstate, however I was able to keep all of the pieces attached to the vehicle for evidence and support. I am beside myself anyone thought this was acceptable to sustain the force of air flow!.

My grill deflector suddenly flew off, hit my windshield a flew into a semi hauling oil field equipment. We both pulled over and found no significant damage to his truck. I have a two inch scratch on my windshield and possibly lite hood scratching. Dealership required me to pay $390. 73 but said I would be reimbursed for my losses. It never happened. Now I’m fighting with gm to get some resolution. This could be deadly for a motorcycle rider for sure. Hundreds of people reporting same issue on 22 and 23 sierras and at4’s.

Upper grille deflector flew off going down the highway and hit the windshield and cracked it. Truck is a 2023 and warranty or dealership will not cover the repairs. Its a $85k truck and I don't think pieces of it should just fly off going down the highway. What if it hit somebody walking or riding a motorcycle.

I was driving down the highway and the front upper grille deflector flew off while at highway speeds. Due to the nature of being on a highly congested bridge, the grill piece flying off could've seriously injured not only myself, but other motorist around me. There is currently a gm recall (n242490120) out however, it only affects the 2022 model trucks. This makes no sense as this issue has been reported via threads and discussions on the internet for 2023 year models like mine numerous times. This is a serious issue and should be recalled just like the 2022 models. Not only am I now paying for a manufactuer defect out of pocket, but who's to say that the "new" part doesn't do the same thing and either I or another motorist is seriously injured or worse. . . Killed.

The front grill deflector sheared off of the truck when driving in the highway. The highway speed was 65 mph and the deflector flew out in to traffic. There was no warning or symptom prior to the problem or failure. This is a common ongoing issue with the same make/model of the previous year 2022 with an actual open recall unfortunately.

The attachment points for the upper chrome grille deflector have fractured, causing the trim piece to detach completely while driving and fly over my windshield which startled me and made me swerve dangerously. This is a known recall for the truck year before me and should clearly affect my truck too since the same description happens here.

The front grille/hood trim flew off driving down the highway. No, it is not available the cheap plastic shattered. My safety was put at risk b/c parts are flying off the truck that should never. More importantly other people's safety is put at risk b/c a long sharp plastic piece is flying off a large truck driving down the highway!! yes, glenn polk has seen the damage and can confirm. No, no one else has inspected it yet but you gladly can, it doesn't take a genius to see that the cheap pos plastic was terrible engineering by gm. There were no warnings or indications that the piece was even loose.

Driving down the interstate and the front trim bezel on the hood flew off. The plastic clips broke from underneath. Gm had a recall on this same issue in 2022 but not 2023 yet. Could of had an accident with the piece flying off at interstate speeds.

The plastic upper rail glass guide frame on the rear sliding window assembly of my 2023 GMC sierra developed structural micro-cracks during normal vehicle operation. This manufacturing defect is a known issue tracked internally by the manufacturer under technical service bulletin (TSB) #18-na-383. This structural failure allows severe water intrusion into the passenger cabin. The leaking water runs straight down the inside back wall of the cab, completely flooding and corroding sensitive, factory-installed electronic safety modules mounted directly beneath the leak path. This continuous water intrusion caused the catastrophic electrical failure and corrosion of the video processing control module located behind the rear seat. The sudden failure of this module completely disabled the rearview digital mirror camera and the 360-degree perimeter driver assistance cameras, creating immediate blind spots and an active driving safety hazard while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by an authorized dealership, confirming the rear window leak as the direct cause of the electronic destruction. The out-of-pocket cost to replace the water-damaged safety components was $2,747. 00. Because the manufacturer refused to cover the replacement of the defective rear glass assembly, the structural leak remains unresolved. This active water intrusion continues to flood the cabin, creating a health hazard via mold growth and guaranteeing that the newly replaced safety cameras will inevitably short-circuit and fail again.

It was the chrome grille deflector and is available for inspection. I was driving down a long road at roughly 50 mph when all of a sudden the grille deflector detaches from my bumper and hits my windshield causing me to swerve thinking I had hit something. I was almost in an accident. I believe there is a recall for this exact thing but only for 2022 models not 2023. No it has not been inspected I tried to call gm to get guidance and see if it could possibly be covered seeing as it is a manufacture error but was denied. One small piece that has been recalled on other vehicles but mine is causing me to almost pay $900 dollars. I have yet to replace the part.

As I was driving down the highway the hood front molding flew off and took a chunck of paint off my GMC 2023 at4, hitting a elderly ladies windshield we pulled over there was no damage to her car thankfully, she was very shakin and gave me an ear full. I have reached out to GMC even took it in and left it overnight and they say it is not under the recall and it will cost $1200. 00 to fix. We currently own 3 GMC's, this one is mine (a woman) and she is my baby. I do not think it is fair that my truck matches the exactly damage you see on the trucks on the recall list, a service man also told me that they replaced one of them that was recalled and shortly after it to broke and flew off. If there is anything someone can do help, I know I am not the only one this is happening too. Thank you j.

Driving on the highway and the top section of the grill (approx 4" x 50") broke loose and went over the cab of the truck. The piece didn't hit my truck or any other vehicle, but the driver behind me swerved to avoid it. All of the clips that hold the chrome piece to the vehicle are still attached to the body. I made contact with the local dealer's service dept. And was told my VIN was not in a recall for this issue. I contacted gm customer care and was told the recall hasn't been extended to my vehicle and that I would have to pay for the replacement. If gm extends the recall to the other known issue model years I could be reimbursed. There seems to be numerous other complaints of this issue that aren't covered by gm.