NHTSA lists 76 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 3 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET SILVERADO.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2016-04-12. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 diffic (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-24. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-11-10. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-07-23. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-06-27. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-01-13. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
189 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 59 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 39 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 32 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
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| ENGINE | 18 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 16 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
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| STRUCTURE | 9 |
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10134598
Date: 2017-10-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
10108645
Date: 2017-07-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
10108625
Date: 2017-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
10108626
Date: 2017-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
10108627
Date: 2017-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
10108599
Date: 2017-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
10113462
Date: 2017-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This Preliminary information communicates a customer concern ofSIR light on with any DTC set in the SDM. During diagnostics a technician may find water in the SDM connector and is unable to locate a leak path. Dealer is instructed to inspect X150 connector for being broken allowing water into the bo
10113404
Date: 2017-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may b
10113405
Date: 2017-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will alig
10113364
Date: 2017-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.