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2015 GMC Sierra problems

NHTSA lists 53 complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra, 3 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as GMC SIERRA.

At a glance

Complaints
53
With crash
3
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
6
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
392,459
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
181

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3056.6%
POWER TRAIN611.3%
STEERING611.3%
AIR BAGS47.5%
ENGINE23.8%
SEATS23.8%
SERVICE BRAKES23.8%
STRUCTURE23.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER23.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11.9%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCOOLING SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDELIVERY1
SEATSFRONT ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICPEDALS AND LINKAGES1
STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
STRUCTUREBODY1
VISIBILITYDEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
visibility or lighting3158.5%1.00
loss of control59.4%0.87
noise or comfort59.4%0.91
electrical electronic35.7%0.86
mechanical failure35.7%0.85
restraint or airbag35.7%0.90
fire or overheating11.9%1.00
fluid or fuel leak11.9%0.39
unclear11.9%0.97
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate4177.4%0.91
low815.1%0.65
high47.5%0.92

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 53 tagged complaints of 53 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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6 recalls.

15V640000

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.

14V819000

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.

14V719000

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.

14V446000

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.

14V374000

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.

14V007000

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.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

181 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT57
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38
POWER TRAIN32
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING21
ENGINE16
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8
STRUCTURE8

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.

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.

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.

10113353

Date: 2017-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN.

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 transmission valve body part number (24262535) tank is no longer on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales part

10113356

Date: 2017-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime, engine stall, Instrument Panel Cluster going blank

10113352

Date: 2017-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System" message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Cod

10113345

Date: 2017-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an excessive lateral driver or passenger seat movement and/or a clunk/click/pop type feeling or noise. Technician will need to install a front seat lateral retainer. Technician will need to rem

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
SIERRA53

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