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2015 GMC Sierra

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Owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 53.

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Mileage at the reported incident

40 reports with mileage · 13 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 6 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 reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

53 reports
12,500 miles · Dec 30, 2014
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT VIEW THE ROAD PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT VIEW THE ROAD PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.

NHTSA ODI #10669182

3,266 miles · Dec 4, 2014
Exterior Lighting

THE PROJECTOR HEAD LIGHTS ARE VERY POOR AT BEST. VERY LOW ILLUMINATION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DRIVING IN SOME CONDITIONS IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AND THE SIDES OF THE ROAD. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE ANYTHING ON THE RIGHT. WHEN RAINING THE DRIVER CANNOT SEAT ALL.…

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THE PROJECTOR HEAD LIGHTS ARE VERY POOR AT BEST. VERY LOW ILLUMINATION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DRIVING IN SOME CONDITIONS IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AND THE SIDES OF THE ROAD. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE ANYTHING ON THE RIGHT. WHEN RAINING THE DRIVER CANNOT SEAT ALL. IT IS LIKE DRIVING A 1960 VINTAGE VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB. I NOTIFIED GMC ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE RESPONSE IS THE LIGHTS WORK AS DESIGNED. THIS IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN.THERE WILL BE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS ISSUE. GM SHOULD BE PROACTIVE BEFORE THERE ARE FATALITIES. I HOPE THAT NOTIFYING YOU THAT YOU WILL HELP SOLVE THIS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10662282

290 miles · Nov 5, 2014
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 GMC SIERRA K3500 DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY TO BE DIMINISHED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 GMC SIERRA K3500 DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY TO BE DIMINISHED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD LAMPS WERE PERFORMING TO FACTORY SPECIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290.

NHTSA ODI #10652782

Official recalls

6

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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