2015 Chevrolet Silverado

▲ Better than typical

2015 Chevrolet Silverado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:41.629Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	2
1982	2
1984	5
1985	3
1987	2
1988	15
1989	22
1990	25
1991	17
1992	40
1993	69
1994	210
1995	263
1996	186
1997	272
1998	279
1999	1660
2000	1305
2001	877
2002	710
2003	695
2004	622
2005	316
2006	182
2007	183
2008	162
2009	76
2010	62
2011	75
2012	68
2013	64
2014	124
2015	76
2016	5
2017	125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150127

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240412

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231005

The Contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The steering wheel locked when driving at low speeds, the steering wheel also locked when attempting to park the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210621

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, IT WOULD SHIFT OUT OF PARK INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLL APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 6 INCHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150612

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140116 — engine and engine cooling

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140805 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V374000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140815 — seats

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141117 — steering

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).

Remedy: 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).

Campaign 14V719000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141217 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V819000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151120 — electrical system

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V640000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160711 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V209000 — check if this car was fixed