Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V504000 Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V736000 Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V578000 Brake Pedal May Come Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V069000 Brake Pedal May Come Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Service Brakes 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 179 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has an average reliability outlook. With 179 complaints and 6 recall campaigns, the data isn't overwhelmingly negative, but electrical system and brake issues stand out. Airbag-related recalls are notable, suggesting some safety concerns. Overall, owner-reported issues are diverse and moderately frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$1,000 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed gear shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.