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2015 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 76 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, describing incidents dated June 26, 2014 to December 26, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 16 complaints
Steering 13 complaints
Power Train 11 complaints
Electrical System 9 complaints
Service Brakes 8 complaints
Exterior Lighting 7 complaints

Of the 76 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 76 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11648039 · Filed March 13, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
ODI #11635233 · Filed January 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the "loss of power steering" warning illuminated. The contact felt the steering wheel was hard to turn to the left or right. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the vehicle off, when…
ODI #11632415 · Filed December 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000(Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

Read all 76 complaints

Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable Can Separate

NHTSA #16V209000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported April 12, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 895,232 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15822 · Owners notified July 11, 2016 · Vehicles built April 21, 2014 – January 21, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Ignition Lock Actuator may Bind

NHTSA #15V640000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported October 9, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 3,073 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15573 · Owners notified November 20, 2015 · Vehicles built January 24, 2014 – February 26, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Shaft

NHTSA #14V819000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported December 24, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 152 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14892 · Owners notified December 17, 2014 · Vehicles built November 24, 2014 – November 25, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14892.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Possible Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #14V719000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported November 10, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 679 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14743 · Owners notified November 17, 2014 · Vehicles built October 3, 2014 – October 9, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle

NHTSA #14V446000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported July 23, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 124,007 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14340 · Owners notified August 15, 2014 · Vehicles built October 16, 2013 – December 16, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Transfer Case may Shift to Neutral/Rollaway Risk

NHTSA #14V374000 · Power Train — Transfer Case (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 392,459 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14192 · Owners notified August 5, 2014 · Vehicles built April 14, 2014 – June 12, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Overheating Of Exhaust Components may cause Fire

NHTSA #14V007000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice

Reported January 13, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 325,213 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14008 · Owners notified January 16, 2014 · Vehicles built October 8, 2013 – January 16, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Manufacturer remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

76 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.

Trailer Hitches; Equipment

ODI #11648039

Incident: September 12, 2024 · Filed: March 13, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Steering

ODI #11635233

Incident: March 10, 2017 · Filed: January 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the "loss of power steering" warning illuminated. The contact felt the steering wheel was hard to turn to the left or right. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the vehicle off, when he turned the vehicle on the power steering was engaged, however, the failure was reoccurring. The contact stated that failure was also occurring at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), however the vehicle was not part of the VIN selection. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11632415

Incident: December 26, 2024 · Filed: December 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000(Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

Steering

ODI #11589030

Incident: May 15, 2024 · Filed: May 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated when she was pulled over to the side of the school entrance to pick her child up, she observed that the "service power steering" warning had illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very hard to turn to the left or right. The contact stated that she turned the vehicle off and on and the power steering functionality had returned. The contact stated that the failure re-occurred while she was driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine

ODI #11582632

Incident: April 9, 2024 · Filed: April 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle momentarily lost control, however, the contact's son depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lifter valve and the lifter valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Steering

ODI #11548438

Incident: October 3, 2023 · Filed: October 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and attempting to complete a turn, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure became an intermittent occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11541635

1 injury

Incident: November 8, 2021 · Filed: August 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of; NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 21V504000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while parked and the vehicle powered on both sides torso air bags deployed without a collision. The driver sustained an ear injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11506182

Incident: February 15, 2022 · Filed: February 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate, stall and shut off at random times. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced an engine gasket but the failures continued to occur. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11488945

Incident: September 8, 2022 · Filed: October 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she persistently depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,200.

Electrical System

ODI #11479530

Incident: January 31, 2022 · Filed: August 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle after 12-15 minutes. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the instrument panel turned black temporarily. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start later that day. The contact was able to restart the vehicle the next day. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would need to pay a repair fee as his VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V265000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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