2015 Chevrolet Silverado Complaint Log

Used the remote start feature to warm up my truck (automatically turns on rear defrost). Upon entering the vehicle I could smell smoke. While driving I turned around and noticed smoke pouring from rear window. I turned off the rear defrost and the window exploded! I contacted the dealer and they claimed the recall had already been completed and they could not assist me.

Roof top air bags had recall about year ago that were fixed. Now roof air bags deployed as driving on new pavement going 48mph. No warning at all. Caused to go in ditch but no major injury or damage. Police tool incident report but could do anything else.truck is currently at the dealer and haven't been able to figure out why this happened.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Rear window started smoking while rear defrost was turned on the rubber seal started melting smoke started coming between cabe and truck bed window scattered after I got out and closed the door

My 2015 Chevy Silverado, at 58,600 miles, started having problems with the Fuel Sensor. It wouldn't pick up speed. I had to get the fuel pump sensor changed twice already in January and July of 2024. I am experiencing the same issue again now, and it is now showing an emission code, too. I am only at 69,000 miles. This should be a Recall. There should not be these kinds of issues on a vehicle when it's been fixed for the same issue over and over.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor outside the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the odor of gasoline was much stronger in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and observed that fuel was leaking excessively from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SB 10057680-1621 High-Pressure Fuel Pump Leak (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Brakes fail at low speeds,or cruising in to a parking lot

Brakes are hard at low speeds

The vehicle lost power steering and being an electronic system, there is nowhere to add fluid to the system. There was a recall for this issue from 2018 to 2019 and the repair service was performed on this vehicle. I now have to pay for the repairs that were once covered under a recall for a known issue.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the pump was leaking. The mechanic stated that the engine block was running rich. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V007000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 992,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 75 MPH and overtaking another vehicle, the engine made an abnormal clunking sound, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the engine started making abnormal knocking sounds. The contact's husband pulled into an AutoZone parking lot, where it was diagnosed and determined that cylinder #6 was misfiring and that the knock sensor had failed. The contact stated that her husband replaced the parts; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that cylinder #6 was misfiring. The dealer determined that the lifters needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that further inspection was required to determine whether the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,186.

While backing up on an incline the brakes stop working and pedal vibrates like abs is kicking in. Have to use e brake to stop

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ignition got stuck in the start position. The vehicle became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Was on my way to work the morning of 11/11/23, the rear window defroster was on. I saw in the rear-view mirror smoke at the rear window. The smoke only lasted a few seconds. About 10 seconds after the smoke stopped there was a loud bang inside the truck. I looked in the rearview mirror and saw that the right-side glass in the slider had shattered. The old window is still in the vehicle. I am in the process of getting a new power sliding window and getting the money together to have it replaced. I have not taken the tuck to a Chevrolet dealer to have them inspect it. I found an article that there is a recall for the rear window defroster in Canada, recall # N192220470.

Electric power steering ,loses power ,on board computer lost memory ,clock went 0,active fuel management mileage recorder to 0,M/L smog number to no ready

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a STOP sign and attempting to drive off, the doors locked, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to shift into neutral and move out of the way of traffic. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that a representative inspected the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

I bought this vehicle last November from Shea. When we bought the truck we noticed the check engine light, but was told that we would have to bring it back in for inspection. The last vehicle we bought from Shea it had a 30 day return and it would fix any problems. Not so with this time. So, we purchased a Platinum warranty which was a little above $2K and we believed would cover these issues. That was not the case. We had a friend of ours who is a GM Mechanic look it over and told us that it needed a high pressure fuel pump. So when I brought the vehicle in on January 22nd I told the service person at the desk that we had a platinum warranty and told him that I had a GM technician tell me that it needed a high pressure fuel pump. After sitting for six hours he comes out and tells me that I needed a high pressure fuel pump and tells me it will cost me $1400.00+ to have it fixed and it would not be covered by my warranty. And then tells me that the work they did today would cost me $150.00. I told him when I came in what the problem was. I understand that they need to do their own diagnostics, but why didn't they tell me that the part would not be covered by the platinum warranty. We paid $23K for the truck, plus an additional $2k+ for the warranty and now an additional $1,400.00-$1,500.00 for the fuel pump. So, yes we are not happy and will give a second thought to ever using Shea again. I understand that this memo will not change things, but I want you to understand that prior to today's fiasco I have told friends that I would recommend Shea when looking for a vehicle. Now I would not recommend Shea to any of our friends. Sorely disappointed! To go along with the previous text, when I purchased the 2015 Z71 Silverado the key FOB fell apart so I purchased two (2) new ones at a cost of $225 each so that I could start my vehicle on cold winter days. So far, that was a waste of money a money also because the check engine light and the high pressure fuel pump

As I was driving, the brakes got all Smashy the pedal locked and the brakes started grinding. I couldn’t stop the truck anymore. I couldn’t do absolutely anything I had to stop and hit a divider from a parking structure to be able to stop my truck. My truck is a 2015 Chevy Silverado, I do maintenance all the time I almost took out four cars and injured. These people along with myself. This is uncalled for something is wrong with my brakes. I took a video right after and you see on the video how the brake is just stuck it won’t even go in or anything you hear , a marshmallow sound you feel the grinding it’s horrible .

While going through an S curve the dash lights went dark and engine quit while pulling a trailer. Had no power steering or brakes. Put it in neutral and was able to get engine started again before hitting a car coming from the other direction. On initial start up, there was a message "action required, open then close driver window". All dash settings for radio, information and media had to be reset. This is dangerous, vehicle shutting down randomly, as it could cause accident and injury or even death.

Transmission shudder and hits hard at times.

Air bag indicator light on for passenger side air bag system issue. No recall issues yet with limited miles on truck.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when making a left or a right turn, or while shifted into reverse, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the ground cables, the electrical system was reset. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument panel to roll down the window and back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle and all the electrical system flickered. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall had expired and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Transmission sounds different and clunks lightly once in a while. There is a known problem w this type of transmission but GM is not accepting it as a recall concern and many dealers are ignoring repairs are needed.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and attempting to complete a turn, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure became an intermittent occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

The power assist for the brakes intermittently goes out and does not work, typically happens at low speed like when parking. The most recent time this started happening a ‘brake assist’ notification appeared on my dashboard. This is a safety concern. I see a recall for my model and year, but when I inquired was told my VIN was not covered. The existing recall number that I believe should be expanded to cover my VIN is recall number N192268490 and is also listed as NHSTA campaign numbers 19V645 and 20V603. Please look into this and expand the recall to cover my vehicle and others that should be covered for this safety defect.

My 2015 Silverado was purchased new and around October 2023 the trailer brake service warning started popping up. I was concerned with pulling any sort of trailer that my safety would be at risk, and also the constant noise as a distraction. I have taken to dealer for inspection, but nothing was able to be done at the time. No other warnings or symptoms have appeared. Just the trailer brake service continually going off. Thanks.

With only 32,000 miles the active fuel management system went out. The lifters failed and caused internal engine damage. My vehicle was well maintained using only high quality synthetic motor oil. I am on the hook for over $5000 in engine repairs. This technology was a miserable failure and the consumer should not be held responsible for poor engineering.

The transmission has failed in less than 150,000 miles. I was driving in traffic and lost gears. I stopped and tried to get back going and I was stuck being a traffic hazard to the other motorist. I talked to a local transmission shop and he stated that the 2014-2016 Silverados are known for transmission problems even when they were new. He’s rebuilt hundreds of them and Chevrolet should have recalled and fixed them. There were no warning lights or anything through the truck.

Power steering randomly stops working, sometimes warning lights come on when this happens. There is a recall affecting 2015 chevy vehicles that is related to a defect in the power steering system that causes similar issues, but my VIN is not part of the recall. How can I get the manufacturer to fix this?

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the steering wheel pulled to the left. The EPS, ABS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the EPS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

At low speed power steering will cut off and kick in opposite direction, radio will blank out followed by service stabilitrak warning has happened multiple times in last few wks since first of Sept 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Tread Wright Tires, Tire Line: Mud Lord, Tire Size: 295/65/R20, DOT Number: 1422. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle started shaking and vibrating. The contact stopped and inspected the vehicle and discovered that a baseball-sized bubble had developed on the tread of the rear passenger’s side tire. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 2,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while making a turn at 20 MPH, the power steering assist failed with the "Service Power Steering - Drive with Caution" message was displayed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering) which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the electronic power assist and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Power steering stop working “ACTION REQUIRED “ Steering assist is reduced Drive with care

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The active fuel management had become inoperable. The check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifter needed to be replaced in the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to assist with the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Transfer case is shifting to neutral while driving

Truck shuts down, power steering quits working and forces vehicle wheel back other direction, stablitrack light comes on, ac shuts down, truck loses power, sometimes completely shuts down while turning.

I have been having problems with my vehicle cutting off and I would jump start. It often gave be a theft code on the dash. Until one day it stops starting all together. Now to find out there is a recall on the electrical system I was told by my mechanic please contact me so I can get this resolved will be with out of transportation, paying insurance and a car note thank you.

When backing slowly down a ramp with a boat attached the brakes feel like they are not holding . Feels like I'm going to be in the water with the boat. In drive the brakes work just fine. Only when going down a ramp with the boat it feels like the brake is down as far as it will go and fading or out of pressure. This happened a couple times before this in June and July. Then I replaced the front brakes. First time I backed the boat in after brake change it still happened. I feel the power booster or something else is bad. It's just weird it is only in reverse at slow speeds.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started shuddering and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. Additionally, the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The contact was informed that the engine shudder was due to a faulty fuel management system, which caused the lifters to remain in the open or closed position. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 75,000.

I have had several instances when it has become difficult stopping my vehicle, particularly under low-speed conditions like when approaching a stop light or while in a parking lot. I have had to use both feet and all my force to stop the vehicle and several of these times was while towing which only added to the difficulty and danger of the situation. I have replaced my brake pads, rear calipers and flushed the brake fluid all of which has not helped or resolved the issue. A shuttering in the brake pedal often times accompanies this issue, similar to the ABS system activating. I see there is a recall 19V645000 which from my online research seems to mimic what I am experiencing but when I called Chevrolet directly, I was told to make a report on this website. I was not offered any assistance in the matter.

A warning about my power steering popped up. My power steering is completely out. I had to drive it to the dealership to be worked on. The dealership has it in the shop. It's been there for two months, they cannot find the part. GMC/Chevy offered some money to help cover me since I cannot drive it, but that's when Gerald Jones GMC Aiken, SC deemed it operable. I told Chevy/GMC I would ask what the NHTSA said about that. I asked GMC the definition of operable. I don't have a definition yet. My belief is that my truck is not operable due to a safety issue (power steering) being out. Thank you for always protecting the consumer and protecting us. Very Respectfully, a military veteran and x-ray tech that knows vehicle safety! Ty, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

[XXX]. My 2015 silverado with the 5.3 randomly just shuts off. When slowing down and at 10 to 20 mph, the Instrument panel goes dark, the engine shuts off, no power steering or brakes and almost crashed into someone. I turn the key it starts back up, but have to reset time and date and lose radio channels. Once a message about stabilitrac flashed after starting back up. Truck can be for Inspection. This problem happened 4 times in one morning it is being looked at now on [XXX]. There hasn't been any warnings. It just shuts down. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While driving on the highway, I came to stop in traffic. Power shut off in truck. I had AC on and radio on and everything turned off.Dashboard went blank as well. Power restored and service stabiltrack notification came on. This happened multiple times while on road. Got off as soon as possible and took to dealership. Dealership has yet to get back to us. I believe this is related to the two recalls that I had completed. At no point should I lose power in the vehicle and not be able to control the car. This could have been a tragedy if driving at full speed and for vehicle to shut down.

The truck shutters and shifts horribly hard. Check transmission light is now on.

The transmission began slipping and failed at 106,000 miles in spite of obtaining all recommended services throughout the life of the vehicle. It failed completely while driving, which was a major safety issue. It now needs a new transmission. After searching online, I see that numerous owners have reported issues with the 2015 Chevy Silverado transmission. There were no warning lights. It began to make a noise and a shaking and failed about one week later.

“Service trailer brake system” this message randomly appears with no trailer connected at all, i recently bought a brand new trailer and im scared to tow it since there is no current fix for this error message on the display, it comes on randomly and will not stop popping up and dinging it is a huge distraction as it repeatedly does it over and over, also when it does this you lose trailer brakes which is very unsafe especially in the mountains. This has been a known issue for years that is why i don’t understand why there is only a fix for the 22-23 models. Gm needs to address this issue as there are tons and tons of complaints, it is never safe to lose trailer brakes especially with all that weight you could burn up the truck brakes and cause an accident or if the trailer starts swaying you can not correct it with the breaks

My flex fuel sensor went out at 58000 miles, Transmission always giving problems on all Chevy transmission & should be on recall

Trailer Brake System, needs service light keeps coming on. Have had this issue with this vehicle since I purchased new in 2015. Have had this issue checked by dealer several times and they always tell me unable to duplicate customers issue on my service invoice. The service light will come on and an audible alert will sound for a few seconds and then go off and come back on. Apparently this is an ongoing issue with GM products, have talked to other Chevrolet owners who have experienced same issue and several GM forums have this issue as a priority topic.

Truck often while driving getting a "Service Trailer Brake System" message, that is a safety-critical defect, and in my case, a defective wire harness