2023 Sierra 3500HD Safety

Unfortunately, the heavy-duty version of the Sierra pickup does not get crash tested by any official organization. The closest alternative is the 1500, which receives a score of Good from the IIHS in most categories. However, this heavy vehicle is designed to take some serious punishment and won't be brought down easily unless you regularly play chicken with semis. Don't.

2023 Sierra 3500HD Key Safety Features

Unfortunately, the majority of Sierra models come equipped with nothing more than the most basic safety features. These include traction and stability control, a rearview camera, a teen driver system, and six airbags: dual front, front side, and side curtain. You can opt for some driver-assist packages, but only the Denali comes standard with forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front and rear park assist, lane-keep assist, lane change alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and an HD surround-view camera.

GMC Sierra 3500HD TrimsProSLESLTAT4Denali
Back-Up CameraOOOOO
Cross-Traffic AlertOOOOS
Rear Parking AidOOOOS
Blind Spot MonitorOOOOS
Lane Departure WarningN/AOOOS
Lane Keeping AssistN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
ABSSSSSS
Night VisionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Tire Pressure MonitorSOOOO
Brake AssistN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Stability ControlSSSSS
Traction ControlSSSSS


2023 Sierra 3500HD Reliability

While there is no reliability rating specifically for the GMC Sierra 3500HD, J.D. Power shows that owner satisfaction for the similar 2500 models is extremely high - 84 out of 100. There has also not been an excessive number of recalls issued for the truck in the past few years. There were three in 2021 for incorrect seat belt bolts, an improperly secured front seat belt bracket, and a potential short circuit in the brake-pressure modulator value.

Warranty cover for the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD comprises a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, while the powertrain and roadside assistance plans remain active for five years/60,000 miles.

Warranty

Warranty NoteBasicDrivetrainDrivetrain NoteRust-ThroughCorrosionRoadside AssistanceRoadside Assistance NoteMaintenance Note
Preliminary 2023 Warranty3 Years / 36,000 Miles5 Years / 60,000 MilesHD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years/100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles6 Years / 100,000 Miles3 Years / 36,000 Miles5 Years / 60,000 MilesHD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years/100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles1 Year/1 Visit