What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 1,193 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Service Brakes (382), Electrical System (176), Steering (175). 61 complaints mention a crash and 16 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 1,193 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Service Brakes (382), Electrical System (176), Steering (175). 61 complaints mention a crash and 16 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns and 1,193 owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (382), Electrical System (176), Steering (175). The most recent recall (NHTSA #21V504000, July 2021) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
11
Owner complaints
1,193
Complaints mentioning a crash
61
Complaints mentioning a fire
16
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Service Brakes
382
Electrical System
176
Steering
175
Power Train
149
Engine
147
Air Bags
72
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #21V504000 — Air Bags (July 2021): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
NHTSA #21V245000 — Seat Belts (April 2021): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or…
NHTSA #20V736000 — Air Bags (November 2020): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
NHTSA #19V761000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (October 2019): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a…
NHTSA #19V645000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (September 2019): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
NHTSA #18V586000 — Steering (September 2018): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
NHTSA #18V578000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (August 2018): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be…
NHTSA #18V291000 — Seat Belts (May 2018): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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