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2015 Chevrolet Silverado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, most often about the engine (21% of complaints, typically around 9,500 miles). It is 13th of 18 Silverado model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Engine
16 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
Fuel leaking from engine. With 9595 miles on the engine the truck leaks fuel from the engine like crazy. Vehicle is 6 months old. Can't get chevy to pickup the rig because they say I need to call the fire department - the fire department tells me there is nothing they can do - been battling with chevy all day on this.…
Camshaft lifter failure (collapsed / stuck), #1 cylinder after engine was idle for ~5 minutes. Vehicle had 9701 miles at time of incident. This appears to be a relatively common issues with regards to the active fuel management systems on late model gm vehicles equipped with this technology. The service writer at the…
Steering
13 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles.
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…
While driving at high way speed ( 70 MPH posted limit ) and making a right hand long sweeping turn the trucks steering would stick or lock in the turn position. This condition would require a me to force the steering wheel back to center. At this time the condition only presents its self during highway speeds and long…
Transmission
11 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive).
This is the 10th time this has happened, and 3rd time the vehicle has entered the service center. Own a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab z71, and when attempting to start the vehicle, it does not turn over, indicating that there is a theft deterrent issue. The first time the dealer was unable to replicate the issue…
October 31, 2014 on my home from work I heard a bang. The truck pulled very hard to the left taking me into the concrete barrier that divides the highway. Vehicle was in motion US highway 41/45 65 MPH. After the truck was investigated at the dealer to give an estimate on the damage it was discovered the left rear axel…
Electrical
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the four wheel drive was activated and the front end of the vehicle locked up. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The technician stated that the computer system had to be reprogrammed. The…
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…
Brakes
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I was involved in an accident on 1/15/16 in which I was sideswiped by another vehicle. Upon impact, I had no brakes and no steering control. This caused me to rear end another vehicle and hit a tree head on. The airbags never deployed. I was unable to stop the vehicle or control it. I could have been killed or killed…
On october 24, 2015 while following my wife home on hwy 182 between west pasco and richland my truck experience what felt like a tire blowout on the right rear wheel. I was traveling the speed limit at 70 MPH. The road was level and flat with no debris on the road. I proceeded to change out my tire with the spare…
Lights
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
Purchased the 2015 Silverado 1500 new on 08/04/2015. Once I was able to use the headlights I noticed the lack of light output on them. I traded in a 2011 kia sedona and the headlights were far superior to them. My 2006 hyundai has better lights. Im not sure what can be done, dealer is aware of it and hopefully will…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle's low beam headlamps had a low projection distance and offered no visibility on the side of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
My name is [] and I am the owner of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado lt that I leased on january 31, 2015 from huntington Chevrolet located at 370 oakwood rd, huntington station, ny 11746 ([phone]. I noticed in march when the weather started getting warmer that the air conditioning was not working properly. I brought the…
This is the 10th time this has happened, and 3rd time the vehicle has entered the service center. Own a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab z71, and when attempting to start the vehicle, it does not turn over, indicating that there is a theft deterrent issue. The first time the dealer was unable to replicate the issue…
Air bags
6 complaints · 8%I was stopped at a red light and struck from behind by another smaller vehicle pushing me into a minivan in front of me. On initial impact, the drivers seat was dislodged from the mounting frame. When I hit the minivan in front of me, the airbags did not deploy and my shoulder seat restraint did not engage causing my…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 14 MPH on a gravel road, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries. The contact required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Seat belts
Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If stuck in the "start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2015. 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 15573.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks manufactured january 24, 2014, to february 26, 2014, 2015 chevrolet suburban vehicles manufactured february 12, 2014 and chevrolet tahoe vehicles manufactured february 6, 2014, to february 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "start" position.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on december 17,2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14892.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on november 17, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14743.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra, and yukon xl vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (eps). Due to a problem with the eps module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Seats
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14340.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 buick encore and cadillac ats; 2014 cadillac cts, elr, chevrolet caprice and ss vehicles; and 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Transmission: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early august 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14192.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 gmc yukon and chevrolet suburban and tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Engine: exhaust system
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on january 16, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc at 1-800-462-8782. General motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain 2014 model year chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year cadillac escalade and escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd; and gmc sierra hd, yukon, and yukon xl, equipped with a 4.3l engine or 5.3l engine.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (16 complaints, typically around 9,500 miles); steering (13 complaints, typically around 10,500 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 2,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 12, 2016 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado?
- It is 13th of 18 Silverado model years by number of complaints, with 76 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.