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.
Seats, Apr 13, 2015
THE REAR HEADREST OF THE CREW CAB ARE TO SMALL AND DO NOT RAISE UP HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE HEAD OF ANYONE IN THE REAR SEAT. THERE IS ALSO NO CENTER HEAD REST FOR THE REAR SEAT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WISH I HAD REALIZED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. AT LEAST OFFER US THE OPTION TO PURCHASE LARGER HEADREST FOR THE REAR SEAT. *TR
Visibility, Apr 7, 2015
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS. THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND AS WE OPENED THE DOOR THE ENTIRE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO CHIPS OR CRACKS IN THE REAR GLASS. IT SIMPLY EXPLODED WHEN THE DOOR OPENED. *TR
Seat belts, Mar 24, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING WITH THE RADIO ON, THE RADIO VOLUME WENT OFF. OTHER RADIO INFORMATION ON THE VIDEO SCREEN APPEARED NORMAL. ONSTAR VOLUME WAS ALSO OFF. ALSO WHEN SEAT BELTS WERE DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SIGNAL. AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. *TR
Exterior lighting, Back over prevention, Feb 5, 2015
AFFECTS ALL CURRENT CHEVROLET VEHICLES CURRENTLY SOLD INTO THE USA. CHEVROLET HAS BEGUN USING THE BACKUP LAMPS (REVERSE LIGHTS) TO ILLUMINATE THE AREA AROUND THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND NOT IN REVERSE GEAR; TYPICALLY WHEN THE DRIVER IS ACCESSING & EGRESSING THE VEHICLE, OR HAS ACTUATED THE DOOR LOCK REMOTE. THE RESULT IS A VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE REVERSING, OR ABOUT TO REVERSE, EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT CAPABLE OF MOVEMENT. APPROACHING VEHICLES ASSUME THE CHEVROLET IS ABOUT TO MOVE, YET ARE UNABLE TO VERIFY THE DRIVER CAN SEE THEM AND SO CAN'T PROCEED WITHOUT ESCALATING IMPACT RISK; THOSE WHO DO PASS WILL FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CHEVROLET RATHER THAN SCANNING FOR GENERAL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION, USE OF BACKUP LIGHTS IN THIS MANNER CAN TEACH CHILDREN TO DISREGARD BACKUP LIGHTS AS A POTENTIAL MOVEMENT INDICATOR, AND INCREASES THEIR CHANCES OF RUNOVER BY WALKING BEHIND A VEHICLE THAT IS TRULY IN REVERSE AND ABOUT TO MOVE. ACCORDING TO FMVSS 108 THE USE OF BACKUP LAMPS SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SAE STANDARDS SUCH AS: SAE J387 APR2014 3.4.1 BACKUP FUNCTION A LIGHTING DEVICE USED TO PROVIDE ILLUMINATION BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A WARNING SIGNAL TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER DRIVERS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP (REVERSING) OR IS ABOUT TO BACK UP. 3.4.2 BACKUP LAMP(S) (REVERSING) LAMP OR LAMPS PROVIDING THE BACKUP FUNCTION; MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A ?REVERSING LAMP? IN ECE REGULATIONS.(ALSO LISTED AS A ROAD ILLUMINATION DEVICE). *TR
Structure, Feb 5, 2015
I HAD BOB HOOK CHEVROLET INSTALL RUNNING BOARDS INCORRECTLY AND WENT ANOTHER DEALER TO BE TOLD THEY ARE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DAMAGING VEHICLE AND MISSING PARTS. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE PRECEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE IGNITION KEY ERRONEOUSLY MOVED FROM THE RUN TO THE AUXILIARY POSITION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Engine, Jan 27, 2015, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT CONSUMED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS A POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Exterior lighting, Dec 22, 2014
HEADLIGHT,HIGH BEAM LENS ASSEMBLY FOGS UP PREVENTING OPTIMUM VISIBILITY,GM SAYS ITS NORMAL AND HAS A BULLETIN OUT ON IT. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Seats, Dec 8, 2014
AFTER HAVING RAINS FOR ALMOST 3 DAYS STRAIGHT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, I FINALLY GOT SOME TIME TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON MOVING THE FLOOR MAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, I NOTICE THE CARPET WAS SOAKING WET. THERE IS A LEAK SOMEWHERE NEAR THE FIREWALL ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CABIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LONG TERM, I AM AFRAID OF MOLD AND MILDEW ACCUMULATION AS WELL AS WATER AFFECTING ELECTRONICS. FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS A LOT OF SLOP IN IT. UPON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING, I CAN FEEL THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT ROCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD SLIGHTLY. SEAT MAKES A CLUNKING/TAPPING NOISE. RADIO RECEPTION IS TERRIBLE. FM RADIO LOOSES SIGNAL STRENGTH AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE IN A CAVE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 13, 2014
2500 HD TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL OEM TOWING/CAMPER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS EQUIPPED WITH RED TURN SIGNALS EMBEDDED IN MIRROR GLASS. RED TURN SIGNAL LED'S IMPAIR VISION AT NIGHT, AND SHINE DIRECTLY INTO DRIVERS EYES, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUTSIDE VEHICLE IN DIRECTION OF TURN. THE TURN SIGNAL LED'S ARE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT ANY SORT OF SHIELDING COATING IN MIRROR GLASS WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LED'S AS IS FOUND IN MOST OTHER INTEGRATED SIDE VIEW MIRROR TURN SIGNALS. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 30, 2014
WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, IF THE TILT STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE FULL UP POSITION, AND THE SHIFT LEVER IS PULLED FULLY REARWARD SO AS TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, THEN THE SHIFT LEVER WILL HIT AND BE STOPPED FROM MOVING BY THE IGNITION KEY. IF YOU FORCE THE SITUATION BY PULLING BACK AND DOWN WITH MORE THAN NORMAL FORCE, THE KEY AND KEY SWITCH TAKES QUITE AN ABNORMAL LOAD FROM THE SHIFT LEVER. I REPORTED THIS TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL, BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE HAD REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THERE IS AN EASY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. THE HANDLE PART OF THE IGNITION KEY NEEDS TO BE SHORTER. IF THIS SITUATION IS NOT FIXED, I FEAR THAT THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY WILL EVENTUALLY TAKE DAMAGE. *TR
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 9, 2014
WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE "STABILITRAK" WARNING CAME ON AND THE INDICATOR (CURSOR) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN DISAPPEARED. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND OPENED THE DOOR TO RESET EVERYTHING. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MPH THE "STABILITRAK" WARNING CAME ON AGAIN AND THE GEAR INDICATOR DISAPPEARED. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND OPENED THE DOOR. STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. DRIVING BEHIND TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH THE "STABILITRAK" WARNING CAME ON AGAIN, THE GEAR WARNING INDICATOR DISAPPEARED AND THE RPM'S WENT TO 3000 RPM. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED TO A DIFFERENT GEAR THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. *TR
Fuel system, Diesel, Engine, Jun 29, 2014
DRIVING TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER. FELT A VIBRATION. PULLED OVER AND NOTHING VISIBLE. RESUMED BUT ENGINE HAD NO POWER. 30 MPH MAX SPEED. CALLED ONSTAR AND THEY COULD FIND NO CODES. TRIED TO CONTINUE BUT NO ENGINE POWER BEYOND 30 MPH.. CALLED ONSTAR AGAIN AND THIS TIME THEY IDENTIFIED 2 CODES. DROPPED TRAILER AT A CHURCH PARKING LOT. TRUCK NOW IN REDUCED POWER MODE AND LEAKING LIQUID. ARRIVED AT A DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS RETURN FUEL LINE HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED. THEY RECONNECTED AND TRUCK RAN NORMALLY. APPROXIMATELY 20 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL HAD LEAKED DURING THIS 8 MILE ORDEAL. *TR