Used car safety, rank #72 of 188
GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD Safety Rating (2023)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD, a large pickup, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years against a large pickups average of 29, which is 38% below the class average. That places it #72 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 63.2/100.
What the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab death rate means
At 18 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD beats the large pickups average of 29 by 38%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 38, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 48 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab. Its 95% confidence interval is 8β88. It is higher than the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for heavier vehicles. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used pickups
The safest large pickups in the IIHS study, by our score, with the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD highlighted. It ranks 4 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WD at a death rate of 0.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WD | 2022-23 | 0 (0 to 27) | 84.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2WD | 2022-23 | 7 (0 to 21) | 79.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford F150 hybrid SuperCrew 4WD | 2022-23 | 13 (0 to 31) | 70.7 | n/a | n/a |
| GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD (this page) | 2023 | 18 (0 to 38) | 63.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4WD | 2023 | 21 (4 to 39) | 61.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Classic Quad 4WD | 2020-23 | 24 (3 to 45) | 55.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Ram 1500 crew cab long bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 25 (3 to 47) | 53.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Quad 2WD | 2020-23 | 27 (0 to 54) | 49.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Ram 1500 crew cab short bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 28 (21 to 35) | 47.5 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for large pickups: 29 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GMC Sierra 1500 | No award | 52.8 (provisional) |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 63.2 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
3 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning, lamp
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
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Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD: Common Questions
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD, 38% below the class average (29 for large pickups). That earns a used-car safety score of 63.2 out of 100 and rank #72 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD driver death rate?
18 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 38. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab died at a rate of 48 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2023 models.
How does the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD compare with other large pickups?
The large pickups class averages 29 driver deaths per million; the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD sits at 18. Among the 9 large pickups compared above it ranks 4 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WD with a death rate of 0.