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2015 Chevrolet Silverado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 76.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

66 reports with mileage · 10 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports6 injury reports

What owners actually said

76 reports
2,497 miles · Jul 1, 2015
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other

THIS IS THE 10TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND 3RD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS ENTERED THE SERVICE CENTER. OWN A 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB Z71, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT DOES NOT TURN OVER, INDICATING THAT THERE IS A THEFT DETERRENT ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE OR ERROR …

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THIS IS THE 10TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND 3RD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS ENTERED THE SERVICE CENTER. OWN A 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB Z71, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT DOES NOT TURN OVER, INDICATING THAT THERE IS A THEFT DETERRENT ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE OR ERROR CODE. THE SECOND TIME SEVERAL ERROR CODES WERE PRESENT, WHICH THE DEALER RESET. THIS APPEARED TO FIX THE ISSUE, UNTIL 1 MONTH LATER THE ISSUE PRESENTED ITSELF AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH THE DEALER ON IT'S THIRD REPAIR ATTEMPT. THIS CAN BE VERY UNSAFE FOR A VEHICLE SINCE IN AN EMERGENCY NEED THE VEHICLE COULD BE INCAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN.

NHTSA ODI #10731413

5,200 miles · Jun 24, 2015
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeatsCrashInjury

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER SMALLER VEHICLE PUSHING ME INTO A MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME. ON INITIAL IMPACT, THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNTING FRAME. WHEN I HIT THE MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SHOULDER SEAT RESTRAINT DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING MY EYE TO STR…

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I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER SMALLER VEHICLE PUSHING ME INTO A MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME. ON INITIAL IMPACT, THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNTING FRAME. WHEN I HIT THE MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SHOULDER SEAT RESTRAINT DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING MY EYE TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT NOT ENGAGING AND THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED ENOUGH DAMAGE, INCLUDING FRAME DAMAGE, THAT IT WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS 6 WEEKS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE ACCIDENT WHO REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. I BELIEVE THE SEAT MOUNTING FAILED, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO PROPERLY DEPLOY AND THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT SIGNIFICANTLY FAILED. I HAVE PICTURES INDICATING THE SEATBELT FULLY EXTENDED, BUT DID NOT ENGAGE, AND WILL NO LONGER RETRACT. STATE FARM IS HOLDING THE VEHICLE PENDING A POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA.

NHTSA ODI #10730149

900 miles · Jun 16, 2015
Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S HIGH SETTING FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900. UPDATED 8/10/15*CN

NHTSA ODI #10725480

1,500 miles · Jun 12, 2015
Power TrainInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, IT WOULD SHIFT OUT OF PARK INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLL APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, IT WOULD SHIFT OUT OF PARK INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLL APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 8/19/15*CN THE CONSUMER FILED A REPORT WITH MASSACHUSETTS' LEMON LAW. THE CONSUMER HAS INJURED HIS KNEE UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS MOVING FORWARD BUT, THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. UPDATED 9/30/2015*JS

NHTSA ODI #10724908

1,800 miles · May 26, 2015
Unknown Or Other

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM THE OWNER OF THE 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT THAT I LEASED ON JANUARY 31, 2015 FROM HUNTINGTON CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 370 OAKWOOD RD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 (877) 415-8697. I NOTICED IN MARCH WHEN THE WEATHER STARTED GETTING WARMER THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I BROUGHT THE VE…

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MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM THE OWNER OF THE 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT THAT I LEASED ON JANUARY 31, 2015 FROM HUNTINGTON CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 370 OAKWOOD RD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 (877) 415-8697. I NOTICED IN MARCH WHEN THE WEATHER STARTED GETTING WARMER THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO NEW ROCHELLE CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 291 MAIN ST, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 730-9960 TO HAVE THE A/C SERVICED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO FREON. AFTER HAVING THE FREON PUT INTO THE A/C SYSTEM I NOTICED VERY STRONG FUMES COMING INTO THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK INTO NEW ROCHELLE CHEVROLET TWICE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM SOLVED. I HAVE THE APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK TO VALIDATE THE SERVICE. THE 2 SERVICES AT NEW ROCHELLE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE AND POSSIBLY TOXIC, AND STILL COMING INTO THE CABIN AS OF TODAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10721390

Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2015
Seats

THE REAR HEADREST OF THE CREW CAB ARE TO SMALL AND DO NOT RAISE UP HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE HEAD OF ANYONE IN THE REAR SEAT. THERE IS ALSO NO CENTER HEAD REST FOR THE REAR SEAT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WISH I HAD REALIZED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. AT …

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THE REAR HEADREST OF THE CREW CAB ARE TO SMALL AND DO NOT RAISE UP HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE HEAD OF ANYONE IN THE REAR SEAT. THERE IS ALSO NO CENTER HEAD REST FOR THE REAR SEAT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WISH I HAD REALIZED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. AT LEAST OFFER US THE OPTION TO PURCHASE LARGER HEADREST FOR THE REAR SEAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10705468

5,719 miles · Apr 7, 2015
Visibility

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS. THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND AS WE OPENED THE DOOR THE ENTIRE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO CHIPS OR CRACKS IN THE REAR GLASS. IT SIMPLY EXPLODED WHEN THE DOOR OPENED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10704273

3,800 miles · Mar 24, 2015
Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELING WITH THE RADIO ON, THE RADIO VOLUME WENT OFF. OTHER RADIO INFORMATION ON THE VIDEO SCREEN APPEARED NORMAL. ONSTAR VOLUME WAS ALSO OFF. ALSO WHEN SEAT BELTS WERE DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SIGNAL. AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10701484

1 miles · Feb 5, 2015
Back Over PreventionExterior Lighting

AFFECTS ALL CURRENT CHEVROLET VEHICLES CURRENTLY SOLD INTO THE USA. CHEVROLET HAS BEGUN USING THE BACKUP LAMPS (REVERSE LIGHTS) TO ILLUMINATE THE AREA AROUND THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND NOT IN REVERSE GEAR; TYPICALLY WHEN THE DRIVER IS ACCESSING & EGRESSING THE VEHICLE, OR HAS ACTUATED THE DOOR LOCK REMOTE. …

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AFFECTS ALL CURRENT CHEVROLET VEHICLES CURRENTLY SOLD INTO THE USA. CHEVROLET HAS BEGUN USING THE BACKUP LAMPS (REVERSE LIGHTS) TO ILLUMINATE THE AREA AROUND THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND NOT IN REVERSE GEAR; TYPICALLY WHEN THE DRIVER IS ACCESSING & EGRESSING THE VEHICLE, OR HAS ACTUATED THE DOOR LOCK REMOTE. THE RESULT IS A VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE REVERSING, OR ABOUT TO REVERSE, EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT CAPABLE OF MOVEMENT. APPROACHING VEHICLES ASSUME THE CHEVROLET IS ABOUT TO MOVE, YET ARE UNABLE TO VERIFY THE DRIVER CAN SEE THEM AND SO CAN'T PROCEED WITHOUT ESCALATING IMPACT RISK; THOSE WHO DO PASS WILL FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CHEVROLET RATHER THAN SCANNING FOR GENERAL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION, USE OF BACKUP LIGHTS IN THIS MANNER CAN TEACH CHILDREN TO DISREGARD BACKUP LIGHTS AS A POTENTIAL MOVEMENT INDICATOR, AND INCREASES THEIR CHANCES OF RUNOVER BY WALKING BEHIND A VEHICLE THAT IS TRULY IN REVERSE AND ABOUT TO MOVE. ACCORDING TO FMVSS 108 THE USE OF BACKUP LAMPS SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SAE STANDARDS SUCH AS: SAE J387 APR2014 3.4.1 BACKUP FUNCTION A LIGHTING DEVICE USED TO PROVIDE ILLUMINATION BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A WARNING SIGNAL TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER DRIVERS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP (REVERSING) OR IS ABOUT TO BACK UP. 3.4.2 BACKUP LAMP(S) (REVERSING) LAMP OR LAMPS PROVIDING THE BACKUP FUNCTION; MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A ?REVERSING LAMP? IN ECE REGULATIONS.(ALSO LISTED AS A ROAD ILLUMINATION DEVICE). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10681478

8,100 miles · Feb 5, 2015
Structure

I HAD BOB HOOK CHEVROLET INSTALL RUNNING BOARDS INCORRECTLY AND WENT ANOTHER DEALER TO BE TOLD THEY ARE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DAMAGING VEHICLE AND MISSING PARTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10681408

Official recalls

7

16V209000 · Seat Belts

Apr 12, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

15V640000 · Electrical System:ignition

Oct 9, 2015

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

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.

14V819000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Dec 24, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

14V719000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Nov 10, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

14V446000 · Seats

Jul 23, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

14V374000 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

Jun 27, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

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.

14V007000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System

Jan 13, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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