2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical5725.6%
- Brakes3716.6%
- Fuel system198.5%
- Powertrain (other)198.5%
- Steering167.2%
- Airbags167.2%
- Engine125.4%
- Visibility94.0%
- Exterior lighting94.0%
- Seat belts73.1%
- Body & structure62.7%
- Tires & wheels41.8%
- Driver assistance41.8%
- Suspension31.3%
- Other / unspecified31.3%
- Transmission10.4%
- Interior & seats10.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 from an auction. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 73,672. At the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 239,567.
Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt, door chime , turn signals with no accessory mode power when key is turned. Vehicle has been in and out of shop for repairs and noone can figure out the sound or electrical issues and keep replacing the steering and power steering components. When using driver side window switch all dashboard lights increase in brightness then dim back down
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
Driving and a service trailer brake code popped up and wouldn’t turn off it is a very distracting ding
Brake pedal gets hard no brakes pops back up all brakes lock up and throws u forward and then works fine for a day or 2 then same thing changed hydro pump 2 brake booster one and the last time it was changed good for two days then issues with my brakes again haven’t even made first payment yet and check engine light because a glow plugs out
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure diesel fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shudder abnormally. There was no warning illuminated. The contact continued driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had another 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in 2025, and the vehicle experienced similar symptoms before the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who advised that this was a known failure with the 6-speed transmission. The contact was informed by the dealer that the torque converters were too small for the transmission. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt, door chime , turn signals with no accessory mode power when key is turned. Vehicle has been in and out of shop for repairs and noone can figure out the sound or electrical issues and keep replacing the steering and power steering components. When using driver side window switch all dashboard lights increase in brightness then dim back down
There has been serious problems regarding the STABILITRAK system From GM Motors.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
We have been calling and trying to get this recall taken care of. Every time we call they never have the parts and "will let us know". Its getting frustrating getting these notices from different sources and not being able to take care of it. Please help us to het this done by directing us to a repair shop that has the parts available.
Rear roof rail airbag inflator endcap failure. The endcap of the steel inflator separated and ejected throught the roof liner, read passenger window and through the wall of a house. The vehicle was parked in the driveway at the time and was not running. I was next the the window at the time of failure and was narrowly missed by the end cap but was his by the full force of the passenger window and sustained minor abrasions and closed head trauma from the glass. A police report was filed, and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle is currently at a dealership awaiting inspection by the manufacturer.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.
The fuel injection pump malfunctioned causing the truck to shut down going down the highway. It was taken to a professional and was confirmed to be an issue with these vehicles. There was no warnings at all. The cost to repair was $8000.00
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the rear defroster activated, there was an electrical burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle before the rear window cracked and then shattered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty Coverage related to the failure. The rear window was replaced by the local glass repair shop. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving, and the rear window shattered while a grandson was seated in the rear seat. During the failure, there was no injury sustained. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Sudden and violent shattering of the rear window during the use of the rear defogger. The passenger side panel of the rear window on my 2015 2500HD LTZ suddenly and violently shattered on 12/09/2024. Glass fell out of the window while traveling on the highway at 70 MPH! The attached images appear to indicate the shattering started from the lower corner of the window nearest the sliding section and the center of the window is where the glass blew out of the window. Replacement is scheduled and will cost me my $500 deductible and insurance company approximately an additional $350+.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
STOCK LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM AND HAVE A SHARP CUTOFF LINE THAT IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DRIVING AT NIGHT . I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE LINES WHEN IM DRIVING AND CARS COMING THE OTHER WAY, BUT IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE IF ROAD IS DARK AND CARS COMING OTHER WAY. PLEASE FIND A STOCK 2015 CHEVY 2500HD WORK TRUCK AND CHECK LOW BEAM. HIGH BEAMS ARE WONDERFUL, BUT CAN'T DRICE WITH THEM ON, ALTHOUGH LOOKING AT EVERY OTHER CAR ON ROAD AND HOW BRIGHT SOME ARE I PROBABLY CAN.
YOU CAN'T SEE UP THE ROAD WITH OUT HIGH BEAMS ON THE LOW BEAM PROJECTOR BEAMS IT DOESN'T SHINE FAR ENOUGH UP THE ROAD AND IF YOU ARE GOING DOWN HILL IT'S ALOT WORSE
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the infotainment system, the audible chime to notify the driver that the door was opened while the key was in the ignition and the seat belt chime reminder were inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V301000 (Electrical System, Seat Belts). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
The rear seatbelts retract very slowly and now most of the time not at all. Along with that they only intermittently catch when I pull hard and quick, like when in an accident. These 2 issues with the seatbelts pose a huge safety risk and I cannot put my daughter in the back seat.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY BATTERY WAS DEAD THIS MORNING, SO I JUMP STARTED MY TRUCK. I LET IT RUN STATIONARY FOR 10 MINUTES AND THE BATTERY EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. IT BLEW THE BATTERY INTO PIECES, ELECTRONICS AND THE COOLANT RESIVOIR. IT SPRAYED BATTERY ACID, COOLANT EVERYWHERE. MY EARS WERE RINGING AS I WAS 10 FEET FROM IT. IT ALSO DENTED THE FENDER ON MY TRUCK. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND WAS BLOWN OFF, WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CALLED BACK BUT WAS NOT. THEY SAID THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ON PROBLEMS WITH THOSE BATTERIES AND SAID THEY COULDN'T GET A RESIVOIR FOR 3 DAYS. WE ARE TRAVELING AND STOPPED HERE IN LEBANON TN FOR THE WEEKEND. I HAVE MANY MORE PICTURES, BUT THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO ADD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 1800 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
LT265/60R20 121S E Yokohama Geolander AT4, manufacturer date of 2924. While driving south on Interstate 95, the driver’s side rear tire sidewall blew out, inside sidewall. The tires have approximately 14000 miles on them. There were no sidewall defects noticed approximately 4000 miles prior during a tire rotation. Nothing was hit in the roadway and proper pressure is maintained in all tires. There was no indication, tpms warning, that the tire was losing pressure prior to the blow out. There does not appear to be any damage to the tread area of the tire. Control of the vehicle was maintained to a stop in the breakdown lane. There were no injuries.
SIZE 265-70-18, TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON IH-20, TOWING A 13,000LB 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN CONTINUOUS VIBRATION AS IF THERE WAS A KNOT ON A TIRE. PULLED OFF OF ROAD AND DISCOVERED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND WAS OUT OF ROUND. TIRE DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE, AND DID NOT BLOW OUT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
There has been serious problems regarding the STABILITRAK system From GM Motors.
THE TRAILER BRAKE IT BEEN MISS UP AND EVER BODY I TALK THAT HAS THE SAME YEAR MODEL AND EVERYTHING LIKE MY TRUCK HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IT KEEP MY LOG DOWN IT THINK IT HAS A TRAILER ON IT AT ALL TIME
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRAME OF TRUCK RUSTING
MY TRUCK HAS A STEERING ISSUE WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING LOTS OF PLAY ON STEERING WITH A SERIOUS SHAKING FROM STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN MOVES WHEN U PUSH IT UP OR DOWN OR SIDE TO SIDE ALSO WHEN DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS TRUCK IS SHAKING ALOT AND BOTTOM OUT WITH A HUMMING SOUND FROM FRONT END CLOSER TO LEFT AND RIGHT TIRE NOW WHEN BRAKING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING TO A COMPLETE STOP I FEEL LIKE I BEEN HIT FROM THE REAR OF MY TRUCK .MY TRUCK HAS 51000 MILES AND I BEEN TRYING TO HAVE MY TRUCK FIX SEVERAL TIMES WITH CHEVY CORPORATE AND NO OUTCOME WITH THE DEALERS THERY PROVIDED QUOTED THEREFORE WE DO NOT REPAIR DESIEL TRUCKS AND I HAVE NO DESIEL TECH ...PLEASE HELP ME FIX MY TRUCK..
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
On 8/25/2025 I purchased a used 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD from a auto dealer and they had put new tires on the truck that aren't rated for a 2500 HD, I contacted them and they offered me $400 to replace them with the correct tires that cost me $1319.78 they refuse to help me anymore which is putting my life and others at stake if a tire is to blow out hauling heavy loads that the tires aren't rated for. That 3/4 ton truck is suppose to have tires with a (E) rating, also the TPMS system does't work because all the tires are under inflated for that truck. They have been contacted about this issue; FMVSS No. 120: FMVSS No. 139: FMVSS No. 138 cover this issue! The dealership violated the NHTSA standards and consumer protection laws among other laws.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with a Fastway Trailer Hitch manufactured in 2018. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked with an enclosed Carson trailer hitched to the vehicle, the contact became aware that the trailer hitch ball was lower than normal. Upon inspecting the trailer hitch, the contact noticed that the trailer hitch bolt was fractured. The trailer hitch manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a discount on a replacement part. The contact declined and requested an improved part. The manufacturer informed the contact that the product might be under engineering review, but there was no time frame for the process. The part was not replaced. The VIN was not available.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and shifting into the 2nd gear, the vehicle delayed while shifting, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 69,971.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE HAD A HANDICAPPED DRIVER CONVERSION, WITH A GULL-WING DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS ONLY HELD CLOSED WITH A MAGNET AT THE FRONT OF THE DOOR OPENING. THERE WAS NOT A LATCH TO ACTUALLY HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED. IN THE ACCIDENT, THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON A GRAVEL ROAD. THE ROADWAY SHARPLY DESCENDED TO A LOW-WATER BRIDGE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO ELEVATE AND LEAVE THE ROADWAY. WHEN THE TRUCK RETURNED TO THE ROAD, THE MAGNET HOLDING THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED, THE DRIVER'S DOOR POPPED OPEN, AND THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED 80 FEET. THE DRIVER IS NOW QUADRIPLEGIC, SUFFERING A C6-7 SPINAL CORD INJURY, AND A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. THE PHOTO FILES ILLUSTRATE THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS RIPPED OFF BECAUSE IT WAS OPENED, AND THE PASSENGER DOORS WERE LOCKED COMPLETELY SHUT. *DT *DT *DT *DT*JB CONSUMER STATED THEY DID NOT CONTACT THE CONVERSION COMPANY, CONVERSION IS A FAULTY DESIGN. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD, AND ENCOUNTERED A BUMP, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD "BOUNCE", AND MOST OF THE TIME THE ROAD WAS VISIBLE THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*JB *DT *DT *TR*DT*JB*DT*DT *DL*JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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