Model year record

2015 Chevrolet Silverado recalls & problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado has 7 safety recalls and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (15 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls

Complaints76filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths7 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsApr 12, 2016

Seat belts

Recall 16V209000895,232 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Electrical systemOct 9, 2015

Ignition

Recall 15V6400003,073 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Power trainDec 24, 2014

Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Recall 14V819000152 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

SteeringNov 10, 2014

Electric power assist system

Recall 14V719000679 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

SeatsJul 23, 2014

Seats

Recall 14V446000124,007 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Power trainJun 27, 2014

Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 14V374000392,459 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Engine and engine coolingJan 13, 2014

Exhaust system

Recall 14V007000325,213 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Silverado C15 2WD FFV

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD FFV

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Silverado C15 2WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD FFV

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Silverado K15 4WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD FFV

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD FFV

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine	15	0	1	0	9,595 mi
Steering	13	1	0	1	10,575 mi
Power trainTransfer case (4-wheel drive)	11	1	0	1	2,497 mi
Electrical system	9	0	0	0	11,214 mi
Exterior lighting	7	0	0	0	3,059 mi
Unknown or other	7	0	0	0	800 mi
Air bags	6	2	0	5	9,300 mi
Service brakes	6	1	0	1	12,366 mi
Seats	5	1	0	1	5,200 mi
Suspension	5	1	0	0	2,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)	3	0	0	0	5,000 mi
StructureBody	3	1	0	1	4,900 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Trailer hitches
See attached document for complaint.
Sep 12, 2024
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the "loss of power steering" warning illuminated. The contact felt the steering wheel was hard to turn to the left or right. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the vehicle off, when he turned the vehicle on the power steering was engaged, however, the failure was reoccurring. The contact stated that failure was also occurring at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA…
Mar 10, 2017 · 10,000 miles
Air bags
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000(Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Dec 26, 2024
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated when she was pulled over to the side of the school entrance to pick her child up, she observed that the "service power steering" warning had illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very hard to turn to the left or right. The contact stated that she turned the vehicle off and on and the power steering functionality had returned. The contact stated that the failure re-occurred while she was driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact researched online…
May 15, 2024 · 104,000 miles
Engine
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle momentarily lost control, however, the contact's son depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lifter valve and the lifter valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Apr 9, 2024 · 115,000 miles
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and attempting to complete a turn, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure became an intermittent occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 18V586000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Oct 3, 2023 · 127,000 miles
Air bags1 injury
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of; NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 18V586000Â (Steering), NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), andÂ 21V504000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while parked and the vehicle powered on both sides torso air bags deployed without a collision. The driver sustained an ear injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nov 8, 2021
Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate, stall and shut off at random times. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced an engine gasket but the failures continued to occur. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Feb 15, 2022 · 60,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.