2015 GMC Sierra 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 817 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Sierra 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 29 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 14 people were injured.
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
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
Seat beltsApr 12, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
If the tensioner cable separates, 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 modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 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 15822.
Campaign 16V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
817 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Oct 18, 2018
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL IS HARD AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN GOING SLOW FOR EXAMPLE IN PARKING LOTS ETC. I HAVE READ OTHER ARTICLES WHERE PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING SAME THING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IT STARTED 11/2017 AND I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS FOUR TIMES NOW AND THE WIFE AS WELL.CALLED GM THE OTHER MORNING WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE PER GM SOME VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED BUT NOT MINE, EXPLAINING WHAT I'VE FOUND AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC.ASKED IF IT WOULD HAVE TO BE THE DEALER CAUSE THEY WERE EXPENSIVE TO DO DIAGNOSTIC. WAS TOLD YES AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE OUT OF POCKET.
Visibility, Equipment, Oct 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED GAY BUICK GMC AT (832) 769-4379 (LOCATED AT 3033 GULF FWY, DICKINSON, TX 77539) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-4727896957. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Power train, Oct 16, 2018
LOSES POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC AND SEMI STALLS FOR .2 SECONDS ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DELAY
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Oct 11, 2018
VEHICLE IS SHUTTING OFF AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, IE. 35 MPH IN TOWN OR 70 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, LOSS OF ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TAKES PLACE. NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NOTHING UNTIL THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY TURNS BACK ON. THIS IS NOT A CONSISTENT OCCURRENCE TO KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR BE PREPARED FOR IT TO HAPPEN. I WATCHED MY HUSBAND SHOOT ACROSS THE ROAD INTO THE OTHER LANE AND ALMOST PUT THE VEHICLE OVER A BANK ONE NIGHT WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE JANUARY 2018 FOR US, WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THEM TO TELL US THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND NOTHING IS COMING UP IN THEIR SYSTEM FOR AN ERROR CODE. IT HAS CAUSED A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE FOR MY FAMILY, AS WE DON'T DARE PUT OUR CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK LEAVING THE RESPONSIBILITY SOLELY ON ONE PARENT TO TRANSPORT THE KIDS TO AND FROM DAYCARE. I WORRY FOR THE SAFETY OF MY HUSBAND ON A DAILY BASIS.
Service brakes, Oct 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER, WHO IS DEAF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS AND STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE VACUUM PUMP AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER (GULF COAST CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, 1901 W. FM 523, ANGLETON, TX 77515, (800) 593-5226) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES TO BE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Service brakes, Oct 9, 2018
HARD BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, HAPPENS ON HWY WITH FAST SPEEDS, SLOW SPEEDS IN PARKING GARAGE AND IN REVERSE.
Electrical system, Oct 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE BASIL CHEVROLET (5111 TRANSIT RD, DEPEW, NY 14043, (716) 683-6800) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER WAS NOT SURE IF IT WOULD REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,597.
Service brakes, Oct 1, 2018
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I ENTERED AN OFF RAMP TO FIND NO POWER ASSIST TO MY BRAKES. THE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY STIFF. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A COLLISION WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED MY MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY, HE CHECKED IT OUT AND IT APPEARS THE VACUUM PUMP HAS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE NEW AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL THIS ISSUE.
Visibility, Equipment, Sep 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARNEY BUICK GMC MAZDA (LOCATED AT 260 HOGAN RD, BANGOR, ME 04401, (866) 240-4451) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,911.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (JAY BUICK GMC, 18800 ROCKSIDE RD, BEDFORD, OH 44146, 440-232-5000) ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT OEM PART; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PUMP INSTALLED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Other or unspecified, Sep 27, 2018, fire
THIS POST IS ABOUT MAKING THE PUBLIC AWARE OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT STEP UP AND DO THE RIGHT THING, I'M CONCERNED OTHERS MAY HAVE DEALT WITH THIS PROBLEM OR IT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE. ON AUGUST 29, 2018, MY TRUCK WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY BY 4PM AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. AT 6PM MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF IT AND SAW IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. NOTHING WAS LEFT PLUGGED IN AND THERE WAS NOTHING FLAMMABLE IN THE TRUCK. THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND UPON INSPECTION STATED THE FIRE HAD STARTED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AND SPREAD TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE LOOK TO BE WIRING THAT OVERHEATED INSIDE THE CONSOLE WHERE THE WIRING CONNECTED TO 2 USB PORTS. GM INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AND FOUND THERE WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE. IRONICALLY, THEIR 3RD PARTY "EXPERT" FIRE INVESTIGATOR WAS NOT AWARE THERE WAS A WIRING HARNESS LOCATED BEHIND THE USB PORTS AND HAD TO BE SHOWN THEIR LOCATION. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS NOW INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT. I'M ASKING THEM TO LOOK INTO THE 12V POWER OUTLET POSSIBLY OVERHEATING AS I KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO HAD THEIRS OVERHEAT IN THEIR 2018 CHEVY SILVERADO. THE DAY AFTER THE FIRE I SENT PHOTOS TO THEM AND THEY COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DAMAGE. WHEN I TOLD THEM THE OUTCOME OF GM'S INVESTIGATION THEY WERE DUMBFOUNDED. I'M FORTUNATE NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT AM AFRAID THIS MAY HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE. I MADE A 40K + INVESTMENT WITH GM AND LITERALLY "WAS BURNED". I WANT OTHER TO BE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL FIRE DANGER. I DID EXPECT GM TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMER (I'VE BOUGHT 8 GM VEHICLES), BUT IT APPEARS THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR WON OUT. THANKFULLY, IN MY CASE, NO ONE WAS HURT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 24, 2018
I HAVE FUEL RETURN LINE LEAKING GAS IS THIS COVERED UNDER GMC WARRANTY
Service brakes, Sep 12, 2018
I WAS BACKING UP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP THE TRUCK. I TRIED TO GO FORWARD AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 31, 2018
WHEN MAKING SLIGHT LEFT TURNS, THE TRUCK WOULD FLASH STABILITRAK ON THE DISPLAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD AUTOMATICALLY PULL OUT OF MY HANDS AND MAKE THE WHEELS STRAIGHTEN UP. THE RADIO WOULD THEN GO DEAD AND THEN 5 TO 10 SECONDS LATER THE ENTIRE TRUCK WOULD TURN OFF. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO OTHER WARNINGS. I CONTACTED GMC AND THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN ME ANY TYPE OF ANSWER OR ASSISTANCE.
Service brakes, Aug 30, 2018
VACUUM PUMP VACHOSE ASSY BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTERCYCLINDER FAILURE WHICH CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL 'SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE' LIGHT CAME ON. NO BRAKES, NO WAY TO PRESS DOWN PEDAL. GMC REFUSES TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR. COST: $1311.16
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VERY LOW SPEEDS AND WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO EXTEND TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MARSHALL CHEVROLET, 1601 S. STATE ST, JERSEYVILLE, IL), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 24, 2018
ROOF ANTENNA LEAKING AFTER 2.5 YEARS THE ROOF MOUNT ANTENNA FOR XM RADIO STARTED LEAKING INTO HEADLINER CAUSES RADIO TO GET INTERMITTENT SIGNAL. LEAK TRAVELS DOWN DRIVER SIDE PILLAR INTO DASH BOARD WHICH WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTING AND FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE ANTENNA. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE AT THERE EXPENSE. CONTACTED GM WHO ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. THIS WAS A $60,000 TRUCK LESS THAN 3YRS OLD. IT GOT MY ATTENTION BECAUSE I USE XM RADIO AND LOST RECEPTION. THERE MUST BE MANY MORE WITH THIS PROBLEM WHO DON'T EVEN KNOW IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T USE XM RADIO. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM HAVING A LEAK TRAVELING DOWN INTO DASHBOARD WHAT ELSE IS AFFECTED AIR BAGS, LIGHTS, BRAKES ETC. THE DESIGN OF THIS IS AWFUL GMC IS EXTREMELY NEGLIGENT NOT RECALLING ON THIS PROBLEM
Air bags, Aug 19, 2018
TAKATA AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER BEING ON DIRT TRAIL AND REENTERING ONTO MAIN ROAD. ALL 4 WHEELS MAINTAINED CONTACT WITH ROAD . THERE WAS NO ROLLING OF THE VEHICLE IN ANY DIRECTION. GMC IS STATING SYSTEM ACTED PROPERLY AS COMPUTER SHOWS EMINENT ROLLOVER. THE SUSPECTED CAUSE IS A MALFUNCTIONING YAW SENSOR. GMC SINCE MAKING DECISION WILL NOT RETURN VOICEMAIL'S (3) NOR EMAILS (4) THERE WERE MYSELF AND 2 OTHER IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF INCIDENT.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING ONTO A PAVED ROAD FROM A DIRT ROAD AT A LOW SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARTIN CADILLAC (12101 W. OLYMPIC BLVD, CADILLAC BUILDING, LOS ANGELES, CA) WHERE A GMC ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED AND NO FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000. *JS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 8, 2018
TRUCK HAS 3 PROBLEMS THAT CAN PUT MY FAMILY'S LIFE IN DANGER. 1- SOMETIMES OUT OF NOWHERE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THE 'STABILITRAC' LIGHT FLASHES IN THE SCREEN AND LOCKS AND WON'T LET YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.AT THIS POINT YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL, IT LOCKS AND BOUNCES BACK AT YOU AND IF YOU KEEP TRYING TO TURN IT, THE ENGINE CUTS OFF ALL POWER AND IT STALLS, JUST DIES. I ALMOST GOT READ ENDED A COUPLE OF TIMES ALREADY DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. JUST THIS MORNING I WAS MAKING A RIGHT ONTO A LOCAL MCDONALD'S AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE DIED ON ME. I HAD TO QUICKLY TURN IT ON AGAIN AND KEEP GOING.ANOTHER TIME IT HAPPEN AS I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY! PROBLEM NUMBER TWO, I THINK ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME ON HIGH SPEEDS. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY, THE SAME CHIMES COME ON WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES, THE CENTER SCREENS GOES BLACK, AND THE SAME 'STABILITRAC' WARNING COMES ON THE SMALLER SCREEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. I'M AFRAID TO TAKE IT ON A WINDING ROAD FOR FEAR THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK ON ME CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. 3- SERVICE BRAKE CONTROLLER SIGN AND CHIMES COME ON ANT WON'T GO AWAY. IT JUS KEEPS ON POPPING ON AND ON AND ON AND THEY GO AWAY WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE TRUCK, AND COME ON AGAIN MONTHS OR WEEKS LATER. I DID HAVE IT CHECKED AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP.THEY TESTED IT, SOLD ME NEW GROUND AND HOT WIRES. IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE SAME PROBLEMS CAME BACK AGAIN. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON SOME OF THE FORUMS AND YOU TUBE VIDEOS AND BY FAR I'M THE ONLY ONE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY AFRAID TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Electrical system, Seats, Aug 4, 2018
VEHICLE STARTED SHOWING "SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM, SERVICE PARK ASSIST, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM" ALARMS WHILE DRIVING. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN WIRING FOR HAPTIC MOTOR FOR DRIVERS SEAT. NOT ONLY DID THIS CAUSE A POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM AND TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, BUT IT ALSO CAUSED A POSSIBLE FIRE CONCERN DUE TO BROKEN WIRING.
Exterior lighting, Aug 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS EXTREMELY POOR FOR THE OEM HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE DEALER (VARNEY BUICK GMC MAZDA, 260 HOGAN RD, BANGOR, ME 04401, 207-990-1220) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES THAT WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS WERE UTILIZED, THE VISIBILITY WAS EXTREMELY POOR. THE FAILURE WAS MORE PREVALENT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANOTHER OEM LIGHT FIXTURE WITH A HIGHER VOLUME OF LIGHTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Jul 29, 2018
BOTH LED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED. IF YOU TAP THEM THEY WOK FOR A MINUTE BUT WHEN DRIVING THEY GO OUT AGAIN. THE SEAT VIBRATES TO ALERT YOU OF OBSTACLES BUT THE MOTOR IN THE SEAT ONLY WORK PERIODICALLY. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER HAS FAILED. THE YUKON HAS BEEN DRIVEN 3 YEARS AND 50K MI AND NOW NEEDS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS USED.
Service brakes, Jul 26, 2018
HAVING ISSUES WITH HARD BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAPPENED A FEW TIME WHEN THE TRUCK WAS NEW BUT COULD NEVER DUPLICATE IT. TWICE IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SINCE FOUND A WAY TO DUPLICATE IT. WHEN BACKING A BOAT TRAILER DOWN A RAMP EVERY TIME THEY BECOME HARD, I HAVE TO RIDE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE BOAT IS ON THE TRAILER. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS OVER THE YEARS BUT NOT TILL RECENTLY HAVE I SEEN OTHER REPORTS OF TRUCK WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET BUT WILL IN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO WHEN I CAN TAKE OFF TO GO. I DO NOT NOW DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE BUT I PUT A RANDOM DATE IN 2015.
Power train, Jul 25, 2018
CALLED DEALERSHIP ABOUT ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE IN AUGUST 2015 AND REPORTED VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 70 AND ABOVE. NO RETURN CALL. NEVER HAD TRUCK INSPECTED. VIBRATION HAS INCREASED WITH AGE OF THE TRUCK. TRUCK HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT NOW. JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVING BEEN FILED. FOUND INFORMATION AT AUTOGUIDE.COM. GM HAS ISSUED BULLET6IN #PI1354C RELATIVE TO THIS.