MYRModel Year Report

2015 GMC Sierra 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 144 complaints 2007: 261 complaints 2008: 379 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 283 complaints 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 736 complaints 2014 2015: 711 complaints 2015 2016: 337 complaints 2017: 350 complaints 2018: 293 complaints 2019: 601 complaints 2019 2020: 435 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2022: 528 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 312 complaints 2024 2025: 90 complaints 2026: 58 complaints 2026
2015: 711 complaints
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YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007261
2008379
2009234
2010167
2011283
2012106
2013115
2014736
2015711
2016337
2017350
2018293
2019601
2020435
2021511
2022528
2023408
2024312
202590
202658

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 219 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The brake system failed in a parking lot three times within a month. It’s related to the special policy and recall regarding the vacuum and the loss of brakes at slower speeds and in reverse.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250322

I WAS FOLLOWING MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS EXITING THE GAS STATION AND PULLING OUT ONTO ROUTE 149. AS SHE PULLED UP TO ROUTE 149 SHE STOPPED TO CHECK TRAFFIC. I WAS BEHIND HER IN MY 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500, GOING APPROX. 2 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180122

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 94 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 89 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I remote started my truck, and when I got to it there was smoke and a flame coming from the rear power window. The remote start activates the rear defrosters, which started the electrical issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260225

VEHICLE HAD A FIRE STARTING IN THE DASHBOARD AREA BEHIND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I THINK. IT TOOK LESS THAN 15 MINUTES FROM THE SMELL OF AND ISSUE TO FLAMES VISIBLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180320

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 83 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, he observed a popping noise beneath him. The contact stopped the vehicle and observed smoke emanating from the front of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260317

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 711
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

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181012 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018.

Campaign 18V586000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

R 20191008 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.

Campaign 19V645000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191211 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V761000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210505 — seat belts

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: 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.

Campaign 21V245000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220505 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V504000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V736000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (219 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (94 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V736000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V209000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V586000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V761000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V245000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V504000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.