2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500.

20142016
Complaints
100
Crashes
7
Fires
8
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:12,243 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:96,836 mi
Fires:3
#310 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:91,004 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,243
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
96,836
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,004
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
10,500
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,531
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,005
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Rear Window:Electrical Heating Element
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 GMC Sierra 2500

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,573,194 vehicles.

21V504000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~410,019 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

20V736000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~9,279 affected

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. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

18V578000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~42,280 affected

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. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

17V437000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~40,683 affected

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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V069000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~430,771 affected

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 March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

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2015 GMC Sierra 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 has 100 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (26 complaints, avg 12,243 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 96,836 mi); Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 91,004 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,355 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 include 7 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,573,194 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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