2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,188 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 61 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJul 1, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
Campaign 21V504000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontApr 8, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Campaign 21V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorNov 25, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
Campaign 20V736000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemSep 7, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Campaign 18V586000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesAug 30, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Campaign 18V578000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontMay 3, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Campaign 18V291000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesFeb 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. 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 20760.
Campaign 16V069000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,188 reports, newest first.
Steering, Power train, Other or unspecified, Nov 12, 2017
DRIVE SHAFT IS OUT OF BALANCE CAUSING IT TO SHIMMY ON THE HIGHWAY, CALLED GM SEVERAL TIME NO RESPONSE TO PROBLEM TOKK BACK TO KUPPER CHEVY IN MANDAN ND THEY WON'T FIX NEEDS NEW DRIVE SHAFT BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE 5000 MILE NOW HAS 54000 AND STILL WILL NOT FIX
Steering, Nov 7, 2017
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURN IT. THE 2ND THING IS, I HAVE LOST POWER STEERING 8-10 TIMES WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT. ONE TIME IT STALLED THE ENGINE AND LOST ALL POWER FOR 30-40 MINUTES AND I HAD TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY CABLES TO RESET SO IT WOULD CRANK. MAKES ME FEEL REAL SAFE WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 60 MPH WONDERING IF I'M GOING TO LOSE POWER AGAIN.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Nov 6, 2017
WITHIN 6 WEEKS I HAD TO REPLACE 3 TIRES ON MY TRUCK. I STILL HAD 4/32 OF WERE LEFT ON THESE TIRES THAT ONLY HAD APPROXIMATELY 27000 MILES ON THEM. I ENDED UP BUYING A FORTH TIRES AND HAD THE TIRES BALANCED FOR ANOTHER HUNDRED DOLLARS.I HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS AND I AM LOOKING FOR COMPENSATION FOR INFERIOR TIRES THAT WERE ON THE TRUCK WHEN I BOUGHT IT. CHEVROLET QUALITY WAS NOT THERE ON MY TIRES. THIS HAPPENED OVER A 6 WEEK PERIOD STARTING 10/20/2017 TO 10/28/2017.
Structure, Nov 3, 2017
I PURCHASED A 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR MY SON. AT 44000 MILES HE NOTICED THE PAINT PEELING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED AND SPOKE WITH THE BODY SHOP SUPERVISOR. HE TOLD ME THE TRUCK HAD BEEN PAINTED TWICE AT THE FACTORY. AT THIS POINT, GM OFFERED ME 1000 DOLLARS OF THE COST TO REPAIR THE TRUCK. I CONTACTED GM EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND AFTER RESEARCH WAS TOLD THE TRUCK HAD NO HISTORY OF BEING PAINTED TWICE AND THERE OFFER STOOD AT 1000 DOLLARS OF THE REPAIRS. SO, I WENT TO THREE DIFFERENT BODY SHOPS AND THEY ALL TOLD ME THE TRUCK HAD BEEN PAINTED TWICE. THE LAST SHOP I WENT TO EVEN MEASURED THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINT TO PROVE IT. ANY HELP APPRECIATED.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 1, 2017
BRAKE PEDAL GETS VERY HARD WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND IN REVERSE. MAKES A TICKING SOUND LIKE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE KICKING IN BUT NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. ALMOST REAR ENDED A VEHICLE TRAVELLING 25MPH BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL IN A PARKING LOT TO AVOID COLLISION. TRUCK HAS 79XXX MILES
Power train, Oct 31, 2017
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ROUGH ,SOMETIMES WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IT BANGS LOUD ,THINKING THE DRIVE SHAFT IS GOING TO FALL OUT, WHEN DRIVING THE SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION JERKS NOTHING SMOOTH ABOUT IT SHIFTING
Electrical system, Oct 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JOHN JONES CHEVROLET IN CORYDON, INDIANA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A RODENT DAMAGED THE WIRES ABOVE THE FUEL TANK, WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Service brakes, Oct 16, 2017
HARD BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND TRUCK HARD TO STOP. POSSIBLE BRAKE BOOSTER DEFECT. ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN PARKING STALL, HAD TO PUT TRUCK IN N TO STOP. COMMUTING TO WORK IN TRAFFIC AT LOW SPEED AND PEDAL BECOMES HARD, TRUCK HARD TO STOP.
Steering, Wheels, Service brakes, Oct 12, 2017
WHEN TAKING A LONG, RATHER SHARP TURN ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS RESISTING AGAINST THE TURN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INITIATE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS STEPPED, BUT IMMEDIATELY BECAME VERY HARD AND COULD BARELY SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE. ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO THE DELAY AND DIFFICULTY IN BRAKING.
Air bags, Oct 9, 2017, crash
I WAS TRYING TO MISS A DEER UNSUCCESSFULLY AND WENT OFF ROAD AND THE SIDE OF ROAD HAD A BANK DROP OFF AND AS I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 2015 SILVERADO 1500 BACK ON THE ROAD THE REAR END STARTED SLIDING DOWN THEN MY TRUCK TUCK OFF DOWN EMBANKMENT AND RESTED ON A COUPLE TREES ONE OF WHICH I HIT HEAD ON. AFTER I CAME TOO I LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED MY AIRBAG HAD NOT CAME OUT ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST ON THE SIDES. SO I WAS THINKING MAYBE MY TRUCK WAS NOT HURT THAT BAD. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND TO PAY THIS MUCH MONEY FOR A VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SAVE YOUR LIFE DOES NOT WORK MAKES ME REALLY UPSET EVEN THOUGH I REALLY LOVED MY TRUCK. ACCIDENT EARLY MORNINGS OF OCTOBER 7, 2017.
Power train, Oct 6, 2017
UNDER ACCELERATION AND CRUISING HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES. IT IS FELT IN THE FLOORBOARDS, SEATS, PEDALS, STEERING WHEEL AND IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES GETTING ALIGNMENTS, WHEEL BALANCES, AND PICO SCOPE TESTS. UNDER MY OWN INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE FACTORY DRIVESHAFT WAS NOT STRAIGHT, OUT OF ROUND AND OUT OF BALANCE SO I HAD A PROFESSIONAL DRIVELINE SHOP BUILD ME A NEW ONE. ALSO UNDER MY OWN INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE REAR AXEL HUB FLANGES WERE OUT OF ROUND AS WELL AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAD REPLACED THEM. VIBRATION STILL EXISTS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO ANSWERS COMING FROM GM.
Service brakes, Oct 1, 2017
BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN I DROVE AT LOW SPEED. I IGNORED IT ONCE IN JULY 2017. BUT I HAD SAME ISSUE AGAIN ON AUG. 31 AND SEP 1 AT THE PARKING LOT. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I FIXED MY ISSUE AT CHEVY DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED VACUUM PUMP. (~42000 MILES ON THE TRUCK)
Service brakes, Sep 29, 2017
AT LOW SPEED WITH STOP AND GO TRAFFIC LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST/BOOST. FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WAS NORMAL. AFTER RELEASE AND REAPPLICATION, BRAKE BOOST WAS LOST, PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD AND VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP.
Electrical system, Sep 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHCLE JERKED FORWARD SEVERELY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT. FURTHERMORE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. LASTLY, THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY CHANGED FROM 27,000 TO 60,000 FROM MARCH OF 2017 UNTIL THE PRESENT DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED AT MCGRATH CHEVROLET IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA WHERE IT WAS DETERMIND THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS IN THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Seat belts, Sep 25, 2017
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR. THE CABLE THAT ATTACHES THE LAP BELT TO THE BASE OF THE SEAT HAS FAILED. THE CABLE HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN I WAS PARKED, AT HOME AND JUST ATTACHING THE SEAT BELT. NO UNUSUAL PRESSURE OR STRAIN WAS PLACED ON THE SEAT BELT. THE TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT HAS NEVER BEEN UNDER ANY STRAIN. IF YOU DISCOUNT THE LAP BELT PART OF THE SEAT BELT THE SHOULDER BELT STILL FUNCTIONS.
Electrical system, Sep 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIM. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PUBLIC SERVICE GMC IN MARQUETTE, MI) AND WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEERS. THE ENGINEERS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Structure, Sep 14, 2017
SUBJECT: ALLEGATIONS, HEREIN, OF SAFETY CONCERNS FOR, PRODUCTION YEARS (2014 -2018) CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ71 AND GMC SIERRA 1500 ALL TERRAIN AS; 'OFF ROAD' AND 'TRAIL PERFORMANCE' CAPABLE VEHICLES. 1. GMC/CHEVROLET ADVERTISES THESE VEHICLES, SAB, AS 'OFF ROAD' CAPABLE VEHICLES WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS. FURTHER, COMPANY BROCHURES FOR 2014-2018, ENHANCE THIS ADVERTISING WITH QUOTES AND PICTURES DISPLAYING AS SUCH. NOTE: OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES DO NOT ADDRESS 'OFF ROAD' DRIVING WITH THE UNSAFE LOW DESIGN FRONT END. 2. ALLEGE, THE SILVERADO'S LOW DESIGN FRONT END, IS INADEQUATE FOR 'OFF ROAD' DRIVING AND HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE, CAUSING IMPACTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN OCCUPANT SAFETY CONCERN. UPON MY TRAVERSING ON UNEVEN GROUND, RESULTS IN THE LOW DESIGN FRONT END (AIR DAMPER, BUMPER, AND GRILLE) DIGGING IN AND CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, EVEN AT CRAWL SPEEDS. THE LOW FRONT END (PICS ATTACHED) ACTS AS A CATTLE CATCHER, SNOW PLOW AND IN DEEP MUD AND SNOW, A JACK SUSPENDING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRAME MAKING THE DESIGN HAZARDOUS. 3. TO CONFIRM MY ALLEGATIONS, REQUEST REVIEW OF THE SALE OF ALL FRONT END REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR, 2014-2018 PRODUCTION YEARS. 4. I ALSO ALLEGE THAT ADVERTISING, AS AN 'OFF ROAD' AND 'TRAIL PERFORMANCE' CAPABLE VEHICLE IS FRAUDULENT AS IT CONVEYS THE Z71 4X4 VEHICLES AS SAFE FOR 'OFF ROAD' USE, WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS, NOR CAUTIONS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE LOW FRONT END DESIGN THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND COSTLY REPAIR, NOR CAUTIONS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT AND LOSS OF CONTROL (REDIRECT) OF THE VEHICLE IF DAMAGE OCCURS. 5. REQUEST PROTECTION UNDER THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Power train, Sep 8, 2017
THIS TRUCK HAS THE 6.2 AND 8 SPD TRANS. I START IT UP IN THE GARAGE AND LET IT IDLE DOWN, BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE INTO THE STREET, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND FEEL IT ENGAGE, PUSH ON THE GAS AND IT DOESN'T MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS OR NOW IT WILL MOVE BUT THEN WHEN IT TRIES TO DO THE 1-2 SHIFT IT WON'T SHIFT AND THE TRUCK STOPS MOVING FORWARD FOR A FEW SECONDS UNTIL IT FINALLY DOES SHIFT. I HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER AT 13K MILES AND THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR SUPPORT IN THE TRANS ALLOWING THE CONVERTER TO DRAIN SO THEY DID A PARTIAL TRANS REBUILD AND UPDATED THE PARTS. THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IS SHOWING UP AGAIN ALONG WITH THE 1-2 SHIFT PROBLEM. I TOOK IT IN AGAIN AT ABOUT 18K MILES AND THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD REPRODUCE IT AND THE ISSUES IS CAUSED BY THE "CLUTCH" NOT BEING FILLED WITH FLUID AT THE TIME THE SHIFT IS TRYING TO HAPPEN. ONCE THE CLUTCH IS FULL...IT SHIFTS. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH GM AND THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT ON IT TELLING DEALERS THIS IS NORMAL AND TO NOT DO ANY REPAIRS TRYING TO FIX SO THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND PUT THE TRANS BACK INTO LEARN MODE SAID THEY WERE SORRY AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME. THIS CONDITION IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOU EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO MOVE AND IT DOES NOT. THIS TRANSMISSION IS INSTALLED IN CHEVY, GMC, AND CADILLAC TRUCKS AND SUVS AND THERE MANY COMPLAINTS ON ALL OF THE POPULAR MESSAGE BOARDS ONLINE ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. SOME PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ALMOST BEING HIT IN THE REAR BECAUSE THERE VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. THERE ARE MANY OTHER DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH THE 8 SPD TRANS GM HAS BEEN USING IN THEIR TRUCKS AS WELL AND GM WILL NOT ADDRESS ANY OF THEM SAYING THAT THEY ARE ALL NORMAL. I HAVE TALKED TO PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE PERSONALLY THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS WELL AND NOT GETTING ANYWHERE.
Structure, Sep 7, 2017
THE PAINT IS SO CHEAP ON THIS TRUCK EVERY TIME I LOOK IT IT HAS A NEW CHIP AND THE ROOF IS STARTING TO CRACK AND LOOK HORRIBLE TOOK IT TO CHEVY THEY SAY IT'S BIRDS IT'S GARAGE KEPT HAS 22000 MILES ON IT I NEVER REALLY DRIVE IT'S STARTING TO LOOK AS BAD AS MY 03 1500HD AND IT'S A WORK TRUCK
Service brakes, Sep 3, 2017
ABOUT 41000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. I HAD BRAKING PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AT PARKING LOT. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR BECAUSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP DUE TO THE BRAKING ISSUE. I FELT LOOSING PRESSURE WHILE BRAKING. I HAD THIS ISSUE 3 TIMES. ON JULY 16, I NOTICED THE ISSUE THEN IT DID NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. BUT IT CAME BACK AGAIN ON AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 1. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED VACUUM PUMP. I FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAD SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALL. I HAD TO SPENT ABOUT $500 FOR NEW VACUUM PUMP.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2017
TRUCK VIBRATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BETWEEN 65 TO 85 MPH THE TUCKS HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION.
Service brakes, Aug 22, 2017
THE BRAKE ASSIST WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE COULD NOT BRAKE PROPERLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS REALLY HARD TO BRAKE. A;MOST HAD A WRECK CAUSE I COULD BRAKE PROPERLY ON TIME
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, A BELT FRACTURED AND CAUSED HEAT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PREMATURELY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE IF A DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 17, 2017
ONE MORNING WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO, I NOTICED A MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD SCREEN WHICH READ "RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT SIGNAL FAILURE. I WENT TO THE NEAREST AUTO PARTS STORE AND PURCHASED REPLACEMENT BULBS AND NOTICED THAT THE BULBS WEREN'T THE PROBLEM. I ALSO CHECKED THE FUSES AND DID NOT FIND ANY BLOWN FUSES WHICH AGAIN WASN'T THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT WILL TURN ON IF THE LIGHTS ARE ON BUT WILL NOT BLINK WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT IS ON OR IF THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. LATER THAT NIGHT I REALIZED THAT NONE OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WORKED EITHER; WEATHER THE LIGHT IS IN THE DOOR POSITION OR THE ON POSITION. I'M NOT REALLY SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT WITH THIS TRUCK BEING SO NEW WITH LESS THAN 45000 MILES, THESE PROBLEMS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING.
Steering, Aug 11, 2017
ORIGINAL COMPLAINT # 11011865, SO I BROUGHT MY 2015 SILVERADO BACK TO MICHAELS CHEVROLET IN FRESNO AFTER THEY REPLACED MY RACK AND PINION. THE SECOND RACK HAD SAME ISSUE AFTER BEING ON TRUCK FOR THREE WEEKS. THIS TIME DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RACK. I NOTICED GM RECALLED OVER 800,000 2014 SILVERADO RECENTLY. I HAVE AN EARLY MODEL 2015 SILVERADO WHICH I LEARNED HAS THE SAME RACK AND PINION AS THE 2014'S. I ASKED THE DEALER IF THE RECALL COULD BE EFFECTING MY TRUCK AS WELL. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE UNSURE AND IT WAS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER THEY STILL REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RACK UNDER WARRANTY. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS AS A RESULT OF MY TRUCK HAVING A LEVELING KIT. SO NOW I CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO IT BEING UNSAFE. LAST THING I WANT IS TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOSE ALL STEERING. WHAT CAN I DO AND IS THERE ANY LAWS THAT PROTECT ME FROM GM WARRANTY PROBLEMS???