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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#5 most-complained of 21 Silverado 2500 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 176 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #5 highest of 21 Silverado 2500 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (65 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
176
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
6 / 6
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
3 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System65 (37%)
  2. Brakes37 (21%)
  3. Other21 (12%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain20 (11%)
  5. Fuel System19 (11%)
  6. Airbags16 (9%)
  7. Steering16 (9%)
  8. Engine14 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts7 (4%)
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints: complaints filed per quarter372015 Q22017 Q12018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42023 Q22024 Q42026 Q2
241 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (37).

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V504000Jul 1, 2021Airbags410,019 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

    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.

    Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

  2. NHTSA 20V736000Nov 25, 2020Airbags9,279 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

    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.

    Risk: If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

  3. NHTSA 18V578000Aug 30, 2018Brakes42,280 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    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 loose or inoperative.

    Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

See all 6 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 →

2015 compared with other Silverado 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best5513—
2014Best15402—
2015Avoid801766—
2016Caution501235—
2017Best20545—

All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ranks #5 of 21 among Silverado 2500 model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 176 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (65 complaints), brakes (37 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (20 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 43,500 miles.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most recently reported 2021, covering airbags, brakes, and seat belts.

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.