2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 63 of 1,181 total complaints (5%) on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with a median failure mileage of 50,445. NHTSA links one related recall (14V446000) covering a seat hook bracket weld issue, though it applies mainly to other model-year vehicles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 63
- 5% of 1,181
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 50,445 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Driver's seat develops a persistent squeak and feels loose or unstable, even after dealer part replacements.
- A steering wheel, floor, and pedal vibration appears at highway speeds, described by owners as most severe around 76 mph.
- Rear axle failure caused sudden hard pulling to one side while driving on the highway.
- Center console beverage holder drain holes allow liquid to seep inside, leading to mold growth, odor, and shorted USB ports.
- Rear bumper rubber trim melted while the vehicle was parked.
- Rear headrests on crew cab models were reported as too small or unable to raise high enough to protect rear passengers.
When 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 5, 2015, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 14V446000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body124,007 vehicles
Seats
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.
Risk: 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are structure and body complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 63 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Silverado 1500, which is 5% of the 1,181 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2015 Silverado 1500?
- Yes, recall 14V446000 covers a seat hook bracket assembly weld issue, though it primarily applies to other GM model years and the Silverado/Sierra trucks built in that window.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Silverado 1500 is 50,445 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 6 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Silverado 1500, with 0 fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Silverado compare to other years for structure and body complaints?
- The 2015 model's 5% share of complaints in this area is lower than several earlier years, such as 2013 at 24% and 2011 at 14%, based on NHTSA data.