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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of its 1,181 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 51,000. There is no related recall tied to this fuel system complaint category.

Fuel System complaints
32
3% of 1,181
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report fuel leaking near the engine or fuel tank, sometimes producing a strong fuel odor inside the cabin.
  • Multiple owners describe fuel injectors failing, leading to cylinder misfires and illuminated check engine lights.
  • Some drivers report sudden loss of engine power or shuddering while driving, occasionally recurring after restart.
  • A few owners noticed lower real-world fuel economy than the EPA-quoted rating for the V6 engine.
  • Fuel tank leaks were reported with visible fuel on the outside of the tank and a strong odor but no warning lights.

When 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2014, latest May 13, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Mar 2018Dec 2019Sep 2022May 2023Feb 2024Jun 2025
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to May 2026; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (2%)
  2. 201120 (3%)
  3. 20127 (2%)
  4. 20137 (2%)
  5. 201439 (3%)
  6. 201532 (3%)
  7. 201627 (3%)
  8. 201738 (5%)
  9. 201819 (4%)
  10. 201939 (4%)
  11. 202039 (5%)
  12. 202128 (3%)
  13. 202243 (7%)
  14. 202338 (10%)
  15. 202426 (8%)
  16. 20257 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 1,181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Silverado 1500 fuel system?
No related recalls are listed for this fuel system complaint category based on the available NHTSA data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 51,000 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners report most?
Owners commonly report fuel leaks near the tank or engine and fuel injector failures causing misfires and power loss.
Did fuel system complaints cause crashes or fires in the 2015 Silverado 1500?
NHTSA data for this complaint category shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.