Worst 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | 20,479 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 38,505 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 2,760 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 16,615 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 5,052 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 7,125 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 19,073 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 3,800 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 2,892 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Rear Window:Electrical Heating Element | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,740,815 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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