2015 GMC Sierra 3500

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2015 GMC Sierra 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:39.753Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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
30
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 19 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 30 complaints 2015 30 2016: 19 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 19 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 30 complaints 2015 30 2016: 19 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2018 2019: 13 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2022 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 19 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 30 complaints 2015 30 2016: 19 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2018 2019: 13 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2022 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026

2015: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19961
199710
199812
199919
200026
200136
200220
20037
200424
200524
200611
200716
200825
20095
20102
201120
20129
201314
20147
201530
201619
201713
201814
201913
202051
202120
202232
202328
202449
202517
20263

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

20% · 6 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Headlights not bright enough to see in the night

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Headlights on this truck have always been weak, distance is not lit up and in rainy weather on the highway is very poor even with fog lights on. The help from the fog lights is minimal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20

Electrical system

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing horn and integrated trailer brake control.

Engine

13% · 4 reports

Steering

10% · 3 reports

Service brakes

10% · 3 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

After 3 attempts to correct the brake problem by greiner GM.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-21

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2016-03-14Service brakes, hydraulic16V069000 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.

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    2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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.

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    2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 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.

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    2017-12-11Fuel system, gasoline17V664000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

    Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017.

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    2018-10-03Service brakes, hydraulic18V578000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-05-05Air bags21V504000 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.

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    Date not on fileAir bags20V736000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2015 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V736000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V069000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 17V664000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 18V578000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V504000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.