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2023 GMC Sierra 2500: stuck in gear or won't shift

5 of the 34 complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 describe stuck in gear or won't shift.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
15%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 65 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year

  • 2024
    7
  • 2023
    5
  • 2022
    2
  • 2020
    3
  • 2019
    1
  • 2017
    1
  • 2015
    3
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    6
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2001
    2

What owners say

Filed Sep 11, 2025 · Transmission · 44,546 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission valve body rod had failed. The valve body rod was replaced. It was unknown whether the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,546.

Filed Sep 7, 2025 · Transmission · MO

Bought a 2023 gmc sierra 2500 duramax. Went into limp mode took it to dealership the transmission was bad so they replace transmission after 3 month of dealer having my truck . Got the truck back still having issues with transmission not shifting right and the rear tires locking up at highway speeds .

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Acceleration, Transmission · OH

This issue is pertaining to the valve body in my 10-speed transmission. While I was traveling home, the truck experienced a “wheel lockup”. The transmission shifted down aggressively, then putting the truck into limp mode. I had to travel the rest of the way home with a max speed of 35 mph. I have been without this truck for 3 months waiting on parts. This is absolutely unacceptable from gm. Extremely unsave.

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Transmission · IN

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle gear shift was shifting independently, and the contact noticed the vehicle was shaking and the vehicle went into limp mode. The check engine lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road turned the vehicle off and then turned the vehicle back on and the failure persisted. The contact the gear shift was stuck in fifth gear. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred by the manufacture to report the failure The approximate failure mileage was 50,823.

Filed May 28, 2025 · Transmission · AR

Two times with my truck, the transmission has locked up solid while towing a heavy load almost causing my load to shift and wreck my truck in traffic. It happened at 60k miles and again at 68k miles. The truck shutters and then locks up solid on the transmission, then after a second of sliding, it releases and goes into limp mode. This is a serious issue when it is uncontrollable. It felt like my trailer had broken loose and slammed into the cab when it happened. I'm sure it wasn't good on the truck in general. A code scanner read P0747 code and it appears that GMCs recall does not cover my truck in another recall for the same issue with 20-22 model trucks. It is happening all the way up to the 25 year models from what I read.

Questions about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 won't shift

Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500?

5 of 34 owner complaints about the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 (15%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2024.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500?

There are 0 recalls and 65 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500

Check engine light 9Transmission failure 6

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