2015 GMC Sierra 2500
This year had 30% to 100% more 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
29% of complaints: exterior lighting — 26 distinct reports on file.
CRASH11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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Truck has a CP4 injection pump and they go bad and cost $15,000-$20,000 to repair and if that happens I owe money on the truck and would have to get a loan or figure something out and still have to make a payment on something I canât even drive!
NHTSA ODI report, 20231121
11% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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ON 5/12/19 THE CHECK BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, SO I LEFT OUT SIDE FACING STREET IN CASE I HAD TO JUMP TO TAKE TO DEALER ON MONDAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190513
9% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT, DRIVER MOVED KNOB ON VEHICLE TO SWITCH FROM AWD TO 2WD. VEHICLE WENT INTO AN IMMEDIATE SPIN WHICH COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. (OR MAYBE IT WAS BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED NEXT).
NHTSA ODI report, 20160913
Shifting started to make a loud clunking sound. Then the vehicle wouldn't shift out of 3rd gear. The engine check light came on and the code determined it to be a faulty transmission control module (TCM).
NHTSA ODI report, 20230926
8% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
ON 5/12/19 THE CHECK BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, SO I LEFT OUT SIDE FACING STREET IN CASE I HAD TO JUMP TO TAKE TO DEALER ON MONDAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190513
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016.
Campaign 16V069000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018.
Campaign 18V578000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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
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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V736000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V069000 (service brakes, hydraulic) 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 18V578000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V504000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
6 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.